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Fever's Furious Second Half Stuns Mercury
23 Jun
Summary
- Fever overcame a 13-point deficit with a strong second half.
- Caitlin Clark scored 15 points in the pivotal second quarter.
- Indiana snapped a two-game losing streak with the win.
The Indiana Fever secured an impressive 86-77 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Monday night, showcasing a dramatic turnaround. The Fever endured a challenging start, tallying a mere six points in the first quarter, their lowest since 2016. This initial struggle was quickly forgotten as they exploded for 35 points in the second quarter, with Caitlin Clark contributing 15 of those points, to level the score by halftime.
The second half saw the Fever assert their dominance, especially in the third quarter where they outscored the Mercury 30-11. Despite a chippy fourth quarter that included multiple technical fouls and an ejection, Indiana held on for the win. Caitlin Clark finished with 24 points and nine assists, supported by Kelsey Mitchell's 22 points. The win snapped Indiana's two-game losing streak.
