The Indiana Fever are heating up at just the right time. On Sunday, they notched their fifth consecutive victory, defeating the Seattle Storm 78–74 and improving to 17–12 on the season. With momentum building and the playoffs approaching, this Fever squad is showing grit, poise, and progress.
Balanced Attack from Howard and Cunningham
Natasha Howard led the way for Indiana with 21 points, while Sophie Cunningham added 17 on a perfect 5-for-5 shooting night, including 4-for-4 from deep. The duo gave the Fever an early boost and never let go of the lead. At one point, Indiana was up by 13, asserting control despite Seattle’s late-game push.
Aaliyah Boston continued her strong presence in the post, finishing with 16 points and 12 rebounds—most of them coming during a critical fourth-quarter stretch. She also moved into fourth all-time in rebounds in Fever franchise history with 924, trailing only Ebony Hoffman, Erlana Larkins, and Tamika Catchings.
Mitchell’s Off Night, But Team Steps Up
While Kelsey Mitchell had an uncharacteristically cold shooting night (3-for-16 FG, 0-for-8 from three), she still contributed five assists. Aari McDonald came close to a double-double with nine points and nine assists. Even though she had two costly turnovers down the stretch, her playmaking was essential in keeping the offense afloat.
Defensive Grit & Game Flow
This game wasn’t pretty—it was a grind. Both teams struggled from beyond the arc: Indiana shot just 4-for-22 (18.2%), while Seattle went 2-for-15 (13.3%). It became a battle of who could make the right plays at the right time, and the Fever consistently answered the call.
The Fever finished the game shooting 47.8% from the field, outscoring the Storm in the paint 52–46. They also racked up 27 assists on their 32 made field goals—showcasing great ball movement and chemistry.
Key Stats:
Field Goal %: Fever 47.8% | Storm 44%
Three-Point %: Fever 18.2% | Storm 13.3%
Rebounds: Storm 33 | Fever 32
Assists: Fever 27 | Storm 20
Fast Break Points: Fever 15 | Storm 14
Bench Points: Fever 6 | Storm 10
Points in the Paint: Fever 52 | Storm 46
What’s Next?
The Fever now turn their attention to the LA Sparks, whom they’ll face on Tuesday night. With a sixth straight win within reach, Indiana is quickly emerging as one of the WNBA’s hottest teams. And there’s even more good news: star guard Caitlin Clark is reportedly nearing a return, having resumed running workouts for four to five consecutive days.
With confidence building, key players stepping up, and Caitlin Clark on the verge of coming back, the Fever are showing they can compete with anyone in the league.
