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Sun vs Fever game
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The gist
Indiana Fever (25-14) host Connecticut Sun (10-27) Friday 7:30 p.m. ET on ION as 18.5-point favorites. Fever seek to extend scoring pace before World Cup break.
Background
The Fever are on a WNBA-record scoring pace (96.6 points per game) and have clinched a playoff spot for the third straight year. The Sun are last in scoring (79.2 points) and have lost seven straight road games. This is the final game before a two-week break for the FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin, with Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston on Team USA.
How it unfolded
- Jul 17, 2026Sun's last road win at Phoenix.
- Aug 23, 2026Fever beat Sky 113-90; Clark scored 37 points, Mitchell 30.
- Aug 27, 2026Fever return from road trip; Sun enter with 10-27 record.
- Aug 28, 2026Game tips at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION; Fever are 18.5-point favorites.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Fever are heavy favorites due to their high-powered offense and Sun's struggles.
- Public
- Fans are focused on Caitlin Clark's performance and the team's record scoring pace.
Still unverified
Caitlin Clark is probable with a back injury; Brittney Griner is out with a knee injury.