Fever Surge to Fifth in WNBA Standings with Clutch Win Over Storm

The Indiana Fever have continued their strong play, securing a 78-77 victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday. The win pushes the Fever to 17-12 on the season, firmly establishing them at the No. 5 spot in the WNBA standings.

Natasha Howard led the way for the Fever, scoring 21 points, while Sophie Cunningham added 17 and Aliyah Boston recorded a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Fever had built an 11-point lead with just under five minutes remaining, but the Storm made a late push, going on an 11-0 run to get within one point.

However, the Fever were able to hold on, as the Storm missed six of their final seven shots after that sequence. The victory gives the Fever five wins in a row and a two-game lead over the Storm in the standings. Indiana will have a chance to clinch the season series when Seattle returns to Indianapolis later this month.

This stretch of games has been crucial for the Fever, who have been able to maintain their position in the playoff race despite the absence of star player Caitlin Clark. Cunningham's hot shooting, including four 3-pointers in the game, has been a key factor in the Fever's recent success.