Fever without Clark: 5-game winning streak in the WNBA

Indiana Fever Edges Seattle Storm in Close Match

The Indiana Fever secured a crucial victory over the Seattle Storm with a score of 78-74, extending their winning streak to five games. This streak equals the team’s longest since August 2015, during the previous cycle of coach Stephanie White. The victory on Sunday highlights the Fever’s resilience, especially considering the absence of their star Caitlin Clark, who has been out with a groin injury. In the previous five games, Clark led the team with an average of 24.2 points, 9.2 assists, and 6.0 rebounds. The game was full of excitement, with Indiana managing to hold the lead despite a comeback attempt by the Storm in the final quarter. Seattle cut the difference to a single point thanks to a three-point play by Skylar Diggins with just over two minutes remaining.

I also think it shows the growth we’ve had as a team because at the beginning of the season we were very inconsistent, and if teams did that, we would normally lose those games. It just shows that we are getting closer, we trust each other; I think that’s the most important part: to trust and know that we can win those games even if they have streaks.

Sophie Cunningham, Fever player

Sophie Cunningham, with 17 points and an outstanding performance from the three-point line, was key for the Fever. Coach White also expressed her pride in the team’s ability to stay together and execute important plays in crucial moments. The Storm had several opportunities to tie the score in the last minute, but missed several three-point attempts. Aliyah Boston secured the defensive rebound to seal the Fever’s victory, achieving her sixth consecutive double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds.

I was proud of our group for how we stayed, not only together, because we are always together, but how we stood firm and went to the next play. We made great plays at key moments that allowed us to win the game.

Stephanie White, Fever coach

For the Storm, this was their second loss of the weekend, relegating them in the WNBA standings. Seattle coach Noelle Quinn highlighted her team’s effort despite the loss, but regretted not being able to secure the victory.