The Indiana Fever will face the Seattle Storm in WNBA action. The Fever are trying to figure out how to win at home when the Storm visit. The Fever have a 1-2 record.
The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET Sunday, May 17, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game will be broadcast on Peacock and NBC Sports Network.
Fever’s Starting Lineup and Key Players
Aliyah Boston has been ruled out with a lower right leg injury. The Fever’s new starting lineup includes Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, Myisha Hines-Allen, and Monique Billings.
Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell both average more than 25 points per game. The Fever are 0-2 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following an overtime loss to the Washington Mystics.
Storm’s Starting Five
Seattle will also have a new starting five. The Storm’s starting five will be Flau’jae Johnson, Jordan Horston, Stefanie Dolson, Natisha Hiedeman, and Jade Melbourne.
Dominique Malonga averages 16.0 points and 7.3 rebounds for the Storm. Jade Melbourne averages 14.0 points and 5.0 assists. Rookie Flau’jae Johnson averages 11.7 points and 4.7 rebounds.
Game Updates
- The Fever are forcing early Seattle turnovers.
- The Fever are up early in a fast-paced affair.
- Sophie Cunningham has made an early impact with five points in less than a minute off the bench.
Fever Extend Their Lead
The Fever continue to extend their lead. The Fever continue to find success offensively, but Clark finds herself with an early foul.
Caitlin Clark picked up her second foul, creating contact with Jade Melbourne underneath. This came moments before a Clark and-1 on the other end.
Second Quarter Action
The Fever started the second quarter going just 3 of 12, but finished with three consecutive field goals; all assisted by Clark.
Seattle starts to get some rhythm, but the Fever are finding success getting to the line, shooting 100% so far. The Storm start to chip into Indiana’s lead, but the Fever continue to find answers. The lead is now 15.
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