Indiana Fever Face Phoenix Mercury in Key WNBA Matchup

Phoenix, AZ – The Indiana Fever (17-13) will visit the Phoenix Mercury (18-11) in a crucial WNBA matchup that could impact playoff positioning. The game is set for Thursday, August 7, at 7 p.m. PT at PHX Arena.

Both teams are vying for the final home-court advantage in the postseason, making this game a key encounter. The Mercury recently recovered from a slump that saw them lose five of six games and are now on a two-game winning streak, following a solid 82-66 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Satou Sabally led Phoenix with 23 points, while Alyssa Thomas recorded a triple-double, adding 13 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists, and three steals.

Meanwhile, the Fever are coping with the absence of star player Caitlin Clark, who hasn’t played since July 15. Despite her absence, Indiana found success in previous games, winning five straight before a 100-91 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. Kelsey Mitchell shined in that defeat, scoring 34 points with seven 3-pointers and six assists.

In their earlier matchup this season, the Fever defeated the Mercury 107-101 at home on July 30. This game is expected to showcase the Fever’s strengths as they look to continue their playoff push.

The Fever currently average 85.1 points per game and rank fourth in the WNBA for 3-pointers made, while the Mercury shoot 45.6% from the field. As both teams prepare for what could be a playoff preview, the performance on the court tonight will be critical.

A win for the Fever could further solidify their playoff position, while the Mercury aim to maintain their stride ahead of the postseason.