Free Live Stream NY Liberty vs. LA Sparks (8/15/24): How to Watch Breanna Stewart, WNBA Online

Breanna Stewart and the 21-4 New York Liberty visit the Los Angeles Sparks for a WNBA duel at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, August 15 (08/15/2024).

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What you need to know:

What: WNBA regular season game

WHO: Freedom @ Sparks

When: Thursday, August 15, 2024

Time: 9pm EDT

Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California

TV: ESPN

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The WNBA is back after a break for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, where Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu helped give the U.S. women a gold medal with their thrilling 67-66 victory over France.

Before halftime, the Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 82-74 thanks to a stellar 30-point performance from Ionescu. This is the third meeting between New York and the Sparks this season, with the Liberty winning the previous meeting 98-88.

The Liberty have a 21-4 record and sit comfortably atop the Eastern Conference. They have dominated on the road with a 9-3 record. The Sparks, on the other hand, have struggled at home and sit at 4-8 and 6-18 overall in the Western Conference.

In their last meeting on June 22, Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with an impressive 33 points, while Dearica Hamby scored 20 points for the Sparks. The Sparks will need to strengthen their defense, especially against New York's strong three-point shots, which average 10.3 per game.

The Sparks have had a rough time in their last 10 games, going 2-8, while the Liberty have been in good form with a 9-1 record. Injuries could play a role in this matchup, as the Sparks are missing key players like Julie Allemand and Cameron Brink for the season and Lexie Brown is out with Crohn's disease. The Liberty will be without Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, who is coming off a knee injury.

Here is the rest of the New York Liberty’s weekly schedule:

• Thursday, August 15: Liberty @ Sparks, 9 p.m. on ESPN
• Saturday, August 17th: Liberty @ Aces, 4pm on CBS

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Can I bet on the game?

Yes, you can bet on the game from your phone in New York State, and we've rounded up some of the best introductory offers to help you navigate your first bets from BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, Bet365 and more.

According to DraftKings, Liberty's odds of winning are -700.

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