The Indiana Fever (2-2) defeated the Seattle Storm by a final score of 89-78 on Sunday night. This win marks the Fevers’ first victory at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this season, despite missing All-Star forward Aliyah Boston who was out with an injury.
Indiana was led by Caitlin Clark who finished the contest with 21 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. Kelsey Mitchell joined her in the back court and contributed 17 of her own, while Sophie Cunningham added another 17 in an extended 25 minutes off the Fever bench.
Natisha Hiedeman played a game-high 31 minutes, and led the Storm in scoring with 19 points. Flau’jae Johnson added another 14 points, while former Indiana Hoosier forward Mackenzie Holmes added four points of her own in 10 minutes of action.
This is what the game looked like.
Fever cruise to first home victory in win over Storm
Indiana’s reserves finish the contest, Clark and company have taken to the bench.
Fever 89, Storm 78, Final
Indiana maintains lead with Clark on the bench
The Fever’s bench has began to take over with a few minutes remaining.
Fever 89, Storm 72, 2:50 4Q
Fever continue to hold of the Storm with Clark on the bench
Stephanie White calls a timeout with just over six minutes remaining.
Fever 81, Storm 65, 6:23 4Q
The Fever lead grows to 19 at the end of the third. Caitlin Clark with 19 points and nine assists in 22 minutes so far.
Clark draws a foul with just a tenth of a second on the clock. She connects on both at the line.
Fever 77, Storm 58, End of 3rd
From deep, Sophie Cunningham connects and brings the Fever lead to 17
Cunningham continues to erupt with Clark on the bench. Now up to 15 points in just 16 minutes.
Fever 72, Storm 55, 2:08 3Q
Sophie Cunningham completes three-point play
Cunningham draws contact at the rim, and-1 opportunity to come.
Fever 67, Storm 50, 3:45 3Q
Fever up 14 early in the third
Kelsey Mitchell sinks an open three in transition, she is five of her last six.
Fever 64, Storm 50, 5:32 3Q
Just three field goals combined between both sides just over three minutes into the second half
Indiana fouls Flau’jae Johnson late in the shot clock, sending her to the line for two.
Fever 59, Storm 46, 6:35 3Q
Clark and the Fever take an 11-point lead into halftime
The Fever started the second quarter going just 3 of 12, but finished with three consecutive field goals; all assisted by Clark.
Fever 55, Storm 44, Halftime
Fever continue to exchange buckets with Seattle late in the half.
Caitlin Clark picks up her second foul, creating contact with Jade Melbourne underneath. This comes moments before a Clark and-1 on the other end.
Fever 49, Storm 38, 1:37 2Q
The Storm bring the Fever lead to single digits
Seattle starts to get some rhythm, but the Fever finding success getting to the line, shooting 100% so far.
Fever 42, Storm 34, 3:58 2Q
Tyasha Harris knocks down two free throws for the Fever
The Storm start to chip into Indiana’s lead, but the Fever continue to find answers. The lead is now 15.
Fever 38, Storm 23, 7:31 2Q
Eight different scorers for Indiana in the opening frame
Fever continue to find success offensively, but Clark finds herself with an early foul.
Fever 32, Storm 19, End of 1st
Kelsey Mitchell drops off a dime for a Makayla Timpson layup in the pick and roll
Sophie Cunningham makes an early impact with five points in less than a minute off the bench. The Fever continue to extend their lead.
Fever 20, Storm 7, 3:42 1Q
Caitlin Clark with a three in transition off a Fever steal
Fever up early in a fast-paced affair, already forcing three early Seattle turnovers.
Fever 13, Storm 7, 5:35 1Q
Will Aliyah Boston play for Indiana Fever tonight vs Seattle Storm? Injury status
The Fever have ruled out starting center Aliyah Boston with a lower right leg injury.
Indiana Fever vs Seattle Storm starting lineups
With Aliyah Boston out tonight, here is the new-look Fever starting lineup: Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, Myisha Hines-Allen, and Monique Billings
For Seattle, it’ll be also be a new starting five; Flau’jae Johnson, Jordan Horston, Stefanie Dolson, Natisha Hiedeman, and Jade Melbourne will open the game for the Storm.
When do the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark play the Seattle Storm tonight, May 17? Fever-Storm start time
The Indiana Fever play the Seattle Storm at 6 p.m. ET Sunday, May 17, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Where to watch Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark vs. the Seattle Storm? What channel is the Fever-Storm game tonight, May 17?
TV: Peacock, NBC Sports Network
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Caitlin Clark leads Indiana Fever past Seattle Storm to get first home win
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