Kelsey Mitchell is absolutely on fire, dropping 30 or more points in two straight games for the Indiana Fever, who are coming into tonight’s matchup on a serious winning streak! They’re hitting Gainbridge Fieldhouse tonight for a Wednesday night clash against the Connecticut Sun, and you just know the energy is going to be electric with this squad rolling.
Fever’s All-Stars Are Cooking
Seriously, what Mitchell is doing is special. Back-to-back 30-point performances? That’s superstar stuff, and she’s not alone. Caitlin Clark is right there in the backcourt, just racking up numbers with averages of 20.7 points and 7.8 assists per game. And how about Aliyah Boston? She missed Friday’s game with a leg injury, but she came back strong on Saturday, posting 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, and a block. That’s a serious stat line for someone just returning to action! The best part? All three of them are expected to start in the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago. Talk about a loaded starting five.
The Sun’s Struggle Against Star Power
On the other side, the Connecticut Sun are looking to turn things around. They’re sitting at 7-19, which is a stark contrast to the Fever’s 16-10 record, so they’ve got their work cut out for them against this surging Fever team. Their scoring largely runs through veteran center Brittney Griner, who’s averaging 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds. In the backcourt, Leila Lacan is a key scorer and facilitator for Connecticut, putting up 12.9 points and 4.5 assists. And down low, Aneesah Morrow, who’s putting up 10.5 points and 9.4 rebounds, is listed as the Liberty’s leading rebounder, and she’s a key piece on the Sun’s interior alongside Griner. They’ll need everyone stepping up to slow down the Fever’s red-hot offense.
Tonight’s game kicks off at 8:00 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Can the Fever keep their winning streak alive and ride the momentum of Mitchell’s incredible scoring spree and Boston’s return? You absolutely do not want to miss seeing these All-Stars in action!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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