CHICAGO — The Indiana Fever took down the Chicago Sky 90-86 in a ferocious game Saturday afternoon at the United Center.
The Fever (20-12) led by double digits at times during the game, and as many as 17, but allowed Chicago to get back into it at the end of the game. The Sky got within one possession with 17 seconds left, but Caitlin Clark (after missing two free-throws in crunch time on Thursday night) went 1-of-2 at the line to make it a two-possession game and ultimately seal a Fever win.
Clark finished with 26 points and 11 assists, while Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 27 points. Aliyah Boston added on 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Here’s what I liked and disliked, and what the win means.
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What I liked in the Indiana Fever’s win vs Chicago Sky
What I disliked in the Indiana Fever’s win vs Chicago Sky
What the Indiana Fever’s win vs Chicago Sky means
Indiana needed this win, if only for mental fortitude, after two straight close losses to Minnesota and Las Vegas this week. Controlling the game and working through those late-fourth quarter mistakes (including a shot clock violation with a minute left) surely will give the Fever confidence heading into a double stretch of games next week.
Chloe Peterson is the Indiana Fever beat reporter for IndyStar. Reach her at chloe.peterson@indystar.com. Get IndyStar’s Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Caitlin Clark Fever newsletter. Subscribe to IndyStar TV: Fever for in-depth analysis, behind-the-scenes coverage and more.
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