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Fever suffer their first loss in more than two weeks, 100-91 in LA. 2Q was costly -- yet they had a chance in the final 2mins.

Really strong fight from Sparks, who made everything difficult.

IND defense wasn't good enough. Kelsey Mitchell (34) with her 3rd 30pt game this year

Former Pacers coach Frank Vogel sitting courtside for Fever at Sparks. Broadcast earlier showed Ashton Kutcher with wife Mila Kunis.

Vogel is friends with Stephanie White, Kutcher with Caitlin Clark.

It's an avalanche from the Sparks — 18-4 run to take a commanding 90-68 lead with 6mins left. Timeout IND.

LA's size has given the Fever fits, and they've been able to get what they want offensively: 57% shooting, 11/22 from 3.

Fever went cold in the second quarter, outscored 28-16. They trail the Sparks 54-43 at half.

They were held to 30% in the 2Q while the Sparks made 65% of shots, controlled the paint and slowed them down.

the same green sexual object that's been thrown on the court at other games

Fever still haven't turned it over 14+ mins in, but they're also not getting stops. Sparks shooting 55%, have scored 24 of 37pts in the paint.

Offense, though, is flowing well. Connectivity is high.

Fever-Sparks off to a fassst start. 20pts combined in the first 2mins. On 8 of 9 shooting combined.

Two teams that have been rolling lately. They've won a combined 11 of their last 12 games (Fever 5-0).

Jeanette Pohlen, the Fever’s first-round pick in 2011, was named to the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025 — set to be inducted on Sept. 25.

She’s now an assistant coach for Stanford’s Women’s Basketball

Fever center Aliyah Boston is the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.

She's posted six straight double-doubles, and averaged 17/12 over the last week — all Fever wins.

Tyrese Haliburton’s eventful offseason includes rehab, a proposal, and WWE’s SummerSlam Six weeks after Achilles surgery, Haliburton is progressing in rehab — and keeping busy with a memorable proposal in Ames and a surprise cameo at WWE SummerSlam.

Tyrese Haliburton underwent Achilles surgery six weeks ago today. He’s now off the scooter and on crutches — as seen ringside at WWE SummerSlam.

Catching up on a busy offseason focused on rehab, a marriage proposal, and a cameo in NJ.

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Fever hold on in Seattle for their fifth straight win, 78-74. Surprised to see Storm launch so many 3s; they were 2/15 from range.

Fever struggled with TOs and def. rebounds late. But a win is a win.

And they now have the tiebreaker. Howard scored 21pts, 17 from Cunningham.

The thing about this Fever team is different players stepping up as needed. Howard, Cunningham in the first half; McDonald has been the catalyst.

And now Boston, limited in the 1H by foul trouble, has scored 9 in a row. And has her 6th straight double-double: 13/11.

Fever's lead just four entering the 4th after being outscored 10-1 over the final 3mins -- after McDonald went to the bench after getting popped in the head.

Offense has to be better organized, then they failed to get stops.

Good final 10mins coming up on ABC.

Sophie Cunningham having perhaps her best game with the Fever: 16pts, 5/5 shooting (and 4/4 from range).

Pushes the Fever lead to 13 in Seattle. 7-0 run.

Much better 2nd frame from the Fever, using a 8-0 burst late to move ahead of the Storm 42-34 at halftime.

Neither team shooting well from deep, but Fever shot 53% and excelled in transition. Howard has 12pts, Cunningham scored 10.

Aliyah Boston whistle for an offensive foul, now her second. She already has 7rebs.

Turnover (7) an issue for the Fever, who lead Storm by one at the end of the 1st. Howard leads all with 6pts.

Kelsey Mitchell with a great answer on Aari McDonald's contributions: "This is our blessing in disguise."

Fever have won 7 of their last 9 games, including their first 4-game win streak of the season. It's a 88-78 final in Dallas.

Mitchell scored 23, Howard with 11/16/5, and Boston added 12/11/5. Getting 10a from your two starting bigs is huge.

Next: Sunday at Seattle.

Not a crisp 1Q from the Fever, yet the game is even at 22.

Five turnovers, fouled a 3-point shooter, late on the glass. Five IND players have scored, led by Kelsey Mitchell with 7pts. Howard already has 6/7.

Photo gallery: Fever vs. Mercury Photos from the Indiana Fever's 107-101 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Photo gallery from the Indiana Fever's 107-101 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday:

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Enrique Freeman, drafted 50th overall in 2024 by the Pacers, has signed a two-way deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Pacers chose to use their three two-ways on guards, then pulled his qualifying offer to allow for him to find a new situation after summer league.

Victor Oladipo attends Fever game, reconnects with IU during visit to Indiana The former Pacers All-Star is motivated to return to the NBA and visited Bloomington ahead of IU’s Puerto Rico tour.

NEW: Victor Oladipo was back in Indiana this week — courtside at the Fever game, then working out with IU. Still motivated to return to the NBA, the former Pacers All-Star says he’s “on the grind."

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Forward Chloe Bibby signed a rest-of-season contract with the Fever after a successful 7-day contract. It expired — so she needed to be re-signed. And she was.

Fever in Dallas tonight to begin 4-game trip.

Fever have won three in a row for the second time this season, 107-101 over Mercury.

They reached the century mark for the third time. SH total. Boston scored 17 of her 22 in 4th.

A huge 2Q — +15 — led by McDonald's 17 1st half pts flipped the game. Finished with a CH 27.

I think Sophie Cunningham lost her wind after taking an arm to the midsection. Just told the assistant coaches she's good to return -- without needing to be looked at.

Fever up 55-50 at the break — shooting 8 for 17 from range. Almost half their FGs.

McDonald with 17pts, including three 3s. Bench has played well.

They forced 8TOs in the 2Q, where they outscored PHX 35-20.

Fever working a 18-5 run to get back in this one. And take the lead, 38-35. Mercury haven't scored in 3+ mins.

Starts with getting stops, then easier shots at the other end.

Fever down 30-20 after 1, called for eight fouls to Mercury's four.

Fever need to do a better job taking care of the ball, keeping Mercury out of the paint (and off the line)

Kelsey Mitchell scores 35pts to lead the Fever past the Sky 93-78. Boston with 14-10-6 and rookie Makayla Timspon shining with more minutes: 14pts on 6/7 shooting.

Fever now with two days between games, hosting the Mercury on Wed.

Fever leading Sky 51-39 at the break. They were +13 after 1.

Mitchell has 15pts, McDonald with 10. Newcomer Chloe Bibby 2-3 from range. They’ve done a good job capitalizing off turnovers (18pts on 12 TOs).