Fever Vs Sky

The Indiana Fever Secure Their First Home Win of the Season

Fever Hold Off Sky 71-70 in a Nail-Biter

NaLyssa Smith Leads the Way with 17 Points

The Indiana Fever finally secured their first home win of the season with a nail-biting 71-70 victory over the Chicago Sky on June 1. NaLyssa Smith led the charge for the Fever, scoring a team-high 17 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. In a much anticipated reunion, former Iowa teammates Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese faced off on the WNBA stage, with Clark contributing 11 points and Reese finishing with 16.

After being outscored 22-16 in the first quarter, the Fever fought back to take a 38-36 lead at halftime. The second half was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. With just over a minute remaining, Smith hit a clutch jumper to give the Fever a 71-68 lead. The Sky had a chance to tie it up in the final seconds, but Candace Parker's shot attempt was blocked by Smith, sealing the victory for Indiana.

This win is a major relief for the Fever, who had started the season with two straight losses. It also marked the first time that Clark and Reese faced off as opponents in the WNBA. The matchup between the two former teammates was one of the most highly anticipated of the season, and it did not disappoint. Both players made significant contributions to their respective teams, and the game was ultimately decided by just one point.