On Tuesday Aug. 12, 2025, the Los Angeles Sparks played against the New York Liberty at Crypto.Com Arena. The Sparks and the Liberty most recently played each other in New York, and the Sparks clinched the dub, 101-99. “They’re still really, really good, and well-coached. The Sparks lacked the required defensive energy needed to get the win over a Liberty team that scored their season-high in points (105). Forward Dearica Hamby worked effectively with Plum, finishing the game 21 points, eight rebounds, four steals and one block.