Game Preview: Indiana Fever Host Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

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The Indiana Fever are all set to meet the Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday evening, marking the second clash of the season between these two teams. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on WTHR Channel 13 and Prime Video.


Predicted Starters


Indiana Fever (1-7)

- Guard: Kelsey Mitchell (14.1 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 1.9 apg)

- Guard: Caitlin Clark (17.3 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 6.3 apg)

- Center: Aliyah Boston (11.0 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 0.8 spg)

- Forward: Katie Lou Samuelson (4.5 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 0.0 spg)

- Forward: NaLyssa Smith (9.3 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 0.9 bpg)


Seattle Storm (4-3)

- Guard: Jewell Loyd (19.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.0 spg)

- Guard: Skylar Diggins-Smith (13.9 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 5.7 apg)

- Forward: Victoria Vivians (4.0 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.0 apg)

- Forward: Nneka Ogwumike (19.0 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 2.2 spg)

- Center: Ezi Magbegor (13.4 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 2.9 bpg)


Injury Updates


Indiana: Temi Fagbenle - Out (Left Foot), Erica Wheeler - Out (Personal Reasons)


Seattle: No Injuries Reported


Game Overview:


The Indiana Fever are gearing up to face the Seattle Storm in their second home game of the week. This matchup will be the second of four encounters between the two teams this season, with the Fever looking to avenge their narrow 85-83 loss to the Storm in their previous meeting at Climate Pledge Arena.


In their last game against Seattle, Caitlin Clark shone for the Fever with 21 points, seven assists, and seven rebounds. Kelsey Mitchell also delivered a solid performance with 17 points and three rebounds. NaLyssa Smith secured her first double-double of the season with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Unfortunately, Temi Fagbenle will be absent from the Fever lineup due to an injury sustained in their previous game.


The upcoming game could be decided by the battle on the boards, with Seattle being the stronger rebounding team, averaging 38.3 rebounds per game compared to Indiana's 32.5 rebounds per game this season.


For the Seattle Storm, Jewell Loyd led the charge in their last game against Indiana with a stellar performance, scoring 32 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Nneka Ogwumike also impressed with 22 points and nine rebounds, while Ezi Magbegor contributed 14 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks to secure the victory.


As the Fever seek redemption and the Storm aim to continue their winning momentum, Thursday's matchup promises to be an exciting showdown between these two talented teams. Fans can catch all the action live from Gainbridge Fieldhouse or tune in to the broadcast on WTHR Channel 13 or Prime Video.

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