Indiana Fever Secure First Home Win of Season Against Chicago Sky
Fever Hold On to Narrow 71-70 Victory
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Indiana Fever secured their first home win of the 2024 WNBA season on Tuesday night, defeating the Chicago Sky by a razor-thin margin of 71-70. The Fever's victory was powered by a dominant performance from NaLyssa Smith, who led the team with 17 points.
Sky Threaten Comeback
The Sky rallied back in the second half, tying the score at 37 early in the third quarter. However, the Fever refused to relinquish their lead, responding with a six-point run that put them back in control of the game. Indiana maintained their advantage throughout the remainder of the quarter, entering the fourth with a slim lead.
Clark Shines Despite Physicality
Chicago's Caitlin Clark overcame a physical defense from the Fever, finishing with a triple-double of 23 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds. Clark's effort kept the Sky in contention throughout the game, but it was not enough to secure the victory for Chicago.
Playoff Implications
With the win, the Fever (3-6) improve their playoff chances and climb closer to contention. The Sky (5-4), on the other hand, remain in the hunt for one of the top eight seeds but must continue to fight for wins with their playoff hopes on the line.
The Indiana Fever will look to build on their newfound momentum when they host the Dallas Wings on Friday, June 18th. The Chicago Sky will aim to rebound from this loss when they travel to face the Atlanta Dream on Saturday, June 18th.
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