Indiana Fever Take Down Chicago Sky 71-70 for First Home Win

Caitlin Clark's Clutch Three-Pointer Seals Victory

After a tough start to their season, the Indiana Fever have finally secured their first home win, edging out the Chicago Sky 71-70 on June 16, 2024. Star guard Caitlin Clark played a pivotal role in the victory, sinking a crucial three-pointer with just 30.6 seconds remaining to give Indiana an 84-77 lead. Despite a late rally by the Sky, the Fever held on to secure the win.

NaLyssa Smith led the Fever with 17 points, while Clark finished with 16 points and nine assists. Angel Reese paced the Sky with 18 points, but her efforts were not enough to overcome Indiana's relentless defense. The Fever also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Sky 45-36.

Key Stats

• Points: Indiana Fever 71, Chicago Sky 70
• Rebounds: Indiana Fever 45, Chicago Sky 36
• Steals: Indiana Fever 10, Chicago Sky 9

With this victory, the Indiana Fever improve to 2-5 on the season, while the Chicago Sky fall to 3-4. The Fever will look to build on this momentum when they host the Minnesota Lynx on June 18, while the Sky will travel to face the New York Liberty on June 19.