Indiana Fever Defeats Phoenix Mercury 98-89

The Indiana Fever secured a 98-89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, marking their third consecutive win against the team this season. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 29 and 28 points respectively, with Clark achieving her 10th double-double of the season. The Fever built a significant first-half lead of 48-20 but faced a strong second-half rally from the Mercury, spearheaded by Kahleah Copper's 32 points. This win places Indiana in a favorable playoff position, moving them ahead of Chicago for the seventh seed, while Phoenix's playoff lead has narrowed. Clark's performance continues to draw attention, especially following her record-breaking assist achievements earlier in the season. The Fever have now won seven of their last eight home games, showcasing their resurgence after a rocky start to the season.