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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

  1. Jul 17, 2026Sun's last road win at Phoenix.
  2. Aug 23, 2026Fever beat Sky 113-90; Clark scored 37 points, Mitchell 30.
  3. Aug 27, 2026Fever return from road trip; Sun enter with 10-27 record.
  4. 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.

Sources

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