The Los Angeles Sparks are hitting the reset button after a season opener they'd rather forget. Sunday's matchup against the defending champion Aces was a wake-up call, with everything going wrong: poor shooting, stagnant ball movement, and a defense that left too many questions. Even the team's effort was called into question. But in the WNBA, you don't have time to dwell—you turn the page.

And that's exactly what the Sparks (0-1) are doing as they prepare to host the Indiana Fever (0-1) on Wednesday. The Fever are no pushovers. Last season, they pushed the eventual champion Aces to the brink in the semifinals, proving they belong among the league's elite. Now, with a full-strength roster featuring the dynamic trio of Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, and Caitlin Clark, Indiana is even more dangerous. Mitchell is a blur on the court with a deadly shot, while Boston brings a powerful presence on both ends. Clark, of course, adds another layer of playmaking that makes this team a three-headed monster.

One of the night's highlights? The battle between two left-handed All-Stars named Kelsey: Kelsey Plum for the Sparks and Kelsey Mitchell for the Fever. It's a fun subplot, but for Los Angeles, the focus is on getting back to basics.

"It's early. I thought Vegas did what champions do," Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said after Tuesday's practice. "They didn't play well in their home opener, regrouped, and kicked our ass. That's the level we're striving to get to. We need to correct and react, but not overreact or overcorrect. Today's focus was about beating Indiana—the game plan, how we'll be better offensively, and what we need to learn from the Vegas game. It's a long season. I'm not going to freak out. We had a bad game. Reality is, we've got to turn the page and get ready for a really, really good Indiana team."

Sparks guard Ta'Niya Latson echoed that sentiment: "We just had to turn the page. We had a really bad game. So it's about making adjustments, cleaning up some things, and being intentional with our communication. We're not going to overanalyze anything. We're just going to continue to work and communicate."

For Sparks fans, Wednesday is a chance to see how this team responds to adversity. Can they shake off the opening-night jitters and find their rhythm against a formidable Fever squad? The answer starts with a simple mindset: every day is a new day. And this one could be the start of something better.