Indiana Fever Dominate Seattle Storm Despite Caitlin ClarkS struggles
SEATTLE – The indiana Fever secured a crucial 94-86 victory over the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena, concluding a three-game road trip on a high note [[1]]. This win comes amidst ongoing reports of veteran DeWanna Bonner seeking a trade out of Indiana [[1]].
Despite a season-low six points from star guard Caitlin clark, the Fever were propelled to victory by dominant performances from Aliyah boston and Kelsey Mitchell. Boston delivered a career-high 31 points, controlling the paint, while Mitchell contributed 26 points [[1]]. Lexie Hull also added a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
the game was marked by physicality and several contentious moments, including a flagrant foul called on Boston early in the first quarter and a review of a foul on Natasha Howard that ultimately remained a common foul [[1]].
Seattle struggled with turnovers (17 total) and poor shooting from beyond the arc (1 of 10 in the first half),despite a late surge led by Erica Wheeler’s five three-pointers. Clark’s performance was notably off, shooting 0 of 6 from three and 3 of 13 from the field, marking the sixth time she’s been held to single-digit points in her WNBA career