Indiana Fever win 10th game of WNBA season with 95-86 win over Phoenix Mercury
The Indiana Fever (9-14) are back at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for their final home game before the Olympic break.
Today, the Fever face off against the Phoenix Mercury (12-10), which features three Olympians (Kahleah Cooper, Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi).
Chloe Peterson will have analysis throughout, and we will have scoring updates, highlights and more. Please remember to refresh.
10th win for Indiana: All-Stars Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston shine in Fever win vs. Mercury
Final: Fever stop Mercury from achieving a comeback
Kelsey Mitchell nailed a 3-pointer at 1:33 to extend Indiana's lead to 92-83. Kahleah Copper made an impressive shot for Phoenix and was fouled on the play. She made the free throw to cut the lead to 94-86. The Fever didn't give up much from there, though.
Indiana ended up holding on for a nine-point win. They led by 31 at one point but avoided the upset. Caitlin Clark had a double-double of 20 points and 13 assists. Aliyah Boston had 21 points and 13 rebounds. NaLyssa Smith also was impressive with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Kelsey Mitchell led the way with 28 points.
Fever 95, Mercury 86
the crosscourt pass by Caitlin Clark leads to a big-time three from Kelsey Mitchell 👏 pic.twitter.com/woMC2ciTMn
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 13, 2024
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2:34 left 4Q: Fever finally score, up 6 on Mercury
NaLyssa Smith broke Indiana's scoreless streak with a basket at 2:55.
Fever 87, Mercury 81
3:39 left 4Q: Mercury within striking distance of Fever
The Mercury have made this interesting late in the fourth. They are now on a 21-4 run. Indiana has not scored in over two minutes.
Fever 85, Mercury 79
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Fever have not scored in over two minutes, and Phoenix has cut the deficit to six points, 85-79.
Christie Sides calls another timeout to try and right the ship.— Chloe Peterson (@chloepeterson67) July 13, 2024
5:16 left 4Q: Mercury cut into Fever lead in fourth quarter
The Mercury have cut into the Fever's lead in the final period by a 16-4 margin.
Fever 85, Mercury 74
Katie Lou Samuelson drains the jumper from the free throw line 💦 pic.twitter.com/RLSrNQRdf3
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 13, 2024
8:04 left 4Q: Mercury start third on a run against Fever
Phoenix started the fourth on a 6-0 run.
Fever 81, Mercury 64
NaLyssa Smith with the monster block 🚫 pic.twitter.com/HCqc3qahVj
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 13, 2024
End of 3Q: Fever get the best of Mercury in third
The Fever continue to control this one. Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston have double-doubles.
Fever 81, Mercury 58
Caitlin Clark ➡️ Aliyah Boston ➡️ Kelsey Mitchell for three 🎯 pic.twitter.com/07SXi26uvq
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 13, 2024
Aliyah Boston just grabbed an offensive rebound and put it back for a score, notching a 18-pt/10-reb double-double. She joins Fever teammate Caitlin Clark (20 pts, 11 asts) as Indiana leads Phoenix 81-50 with less than two mins in the 3rd. @IndyStarSports
— Kyle Smedley (@KyleSmedley_) July 13, 2024
Halftime: Indiana Fever extend lead going into halftime
Indiana has its largest lead going into the half. Caitlin Clark has 15 points and nine assists. Clark's seven first-quarter assists are the most by a player in franchise history.
Kelsey Mitchell leads the team with 17 points.
Fever 55, Mercury 35
Aliyah Boston finds Kelsey Mitchell for the and-1 🔋 pic.twitter.com/J5xPrPslq5
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 13, 2024
3:15 left 2Q: Fever up on Mercury by 12 points
Caitlin Clark is up to nine points and eight rebounds.
Fever 42, Mercury 30
Aliyah Boston putting in that work 👏 pic.twitter.com/gebDVRDdvA
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 13, 2024
5:48 left 2Q: Fever lead Mercury by 11
NaLyssa Smith hit a 3 to open the quarter. Caitlin Clark also scored on a layup.
Fever 33, Mercury 22
NaLyssa Smith knocks down the triple 🎯 pic.twitter.com/JHwaEcPxZ6
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 12, 2024
End of 1Q: Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever in control
After one quarter, Caitlin Clark has five points, seven assists and three rebounds. Kelsey Mitchell is getting it done as well with 13 points.
Fever 28, Mercury 16
Kelsey Mitchell with the wide-open layup 😆 pic.twitter.com/XNICbh8HtG
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 12, 2024
5:01 left 1Q: Caitlin Clark opens game with impressive showing
Caitlin Clark opened with five points. She either scored or assisted on all of Indiana's first 11 points.
Fever 15, Mercury 7
Caitlin Clark opening up the night with a three 🤩 pic.twitter.com/hvTsWEi11U
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 12, 2024
Caitlin Clark finds a wide-open Kelsey Mitchell under the rim for 2️⃣ pic.twitter.com/1SehcRuJTM
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 12, 2024
Indiana Fever vs Phoenix Mercury start time, date
7:30 p.m. ET Friday, July 12, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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TV: Ion
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2024 Fever schedule
This is the Indiana Fever 2024 schedule, with TV info; all times are ET; ^-preseason.
Date, day | place, opponent | Time, TV/results |
May 3, Fri. | at Dallas^ | |
May 9, Thurs. | vs. Atlanta^ | |
May 14, Tues. | at Connecticut | |
May 16, Thurs. | vs. New York | |
May 18, Sat. | at New York | |
May 20, Mon. | vs. Connecticut | |
May 22, Wed. | at Seattle | |
May 24, Fri. | at Los Angeles | |
May 25, Sat. | at Las Vegas | |
May 28, Tues. | vs. Los Angeles | |
May 30, Thurs. | vs. Seattle | |
June 1, Sat. | vs. Chicago* | |
June 2, Sun. | at New York* | |
June 7, Fri. | at Washington* | |
June 10, Mon. | at Connecticut* | |
June 13, Thurs. | vs. Atlanta* | |
June 16, Sun. | vs. Chicago | |
June 19, Wed. | vs. Washington | |
June 21, Fri. | at Atlanta | |
June 23, Sun. | at Chicago | |
June 27, Thurs. | at Seattle | |
June 30, Sun. | at Phoenix | |
July 2, Tues. | at Las Vegas | |
July 6, Sat. | vs. New York | |
July 10, Wed. | vs. Washington | |
July 12, Fri. | vs. Phoenix | 7:30 p.m., Ion |
July 14, Sun. | at Minnesota | 4 p.m., ESPN |
July 17, Wed. | at Dallas | 7:30 p.m., ESPN |
Aug. 16, Fri. | vs. Phoenix | 7:30 p.m., Ion |
Aug. 18, Sun. | vs. Seattle | 3:30 p.m., ABC |
Aug. 24, Sat. | at Minnesota | 8 p.m., NBA TV |
Aug. 26, Mon. | at Atlanta | 7:30 p.m., NBA TV, WTHR |
Aug. 28, Wed. | vs. Connecticut | 7 p.m., NBA TV |
Aug. 30, Fri. | at Chicago | 7:30 p.m., Ion |
Sept. 1, Sun. | at Dallas | 4 p.m., NBA TV |
Sept. 4, Wed. | vs. Los Angeles | 7 p.m., CBS SN, WALV |
Sept. 6, Fri. | vs. Minnesota | 7:30 p.m., Ion |
Sept. 8, Sun. | vs. Atlanta | 4 p.m., WTHR |
Sept. 11, Wed. | vs. Las Vegas | 7 p.m., NBA TV |
Sept. 13, Fri. | vs. Las Vegas | 7:30 p.m., Ion |
Sept. 15, Sun. | vs. Dallas | 3 p.m., WALV |
Sept. 19, Thurs. | at Washington | 7 p.m., Prime, WTHR |
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