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Fever Stacking Wins Without Injured Star Caitlin Clark, Host Woeful Wings
The Indiana Fever are proving they can win without their biggest star. With Caitlin Clark sidelined for a tenth straight game, Indiana has leaned on veteran leadership and team chemistry to stay in the playoff hunt.
They’ll look to keep the momentum going Tuesday night when they welcome the Dallas Wings to Indianapolis.
The Fever have won six of their last eight contests, including a convincing 92-70 victory over the Chicago Sky on Saturday. That win was even more impressive considering it was Indiana’s first game since losing guards Aari McDonald (foot) and Sydney Colson (knee) to season-ending injuries.
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Mitchell Shines at Point Guard
All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell has stepped up in a major way. Sliding into the point guard role for the first time since her Ohio State days, Mitchell poured in 26 points, dished a season-high eight assists, and committed just one turnover against Chicago.
“I think this is the most resilient team I’ve ever been a part of,” Mitchell said. “We’ve had a lot of mishaps this season, but I believe in my team. My assist total went up because of them — the chemistry is unbelievable.”
Mitchell’s leadership will be even more critical with no timetable for Clark’s return from her right groin injury. The Fever have adjusted their offense to maximize spacing and allow Mitchell to dictate tempo.
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Hull Finds Her Shooting Touch
Lexie Hull was another key factor in Saturday’s win. After a stretch of 10 games without shooting above 50 percent, Hull broke through with 17 points on 5-of-9 shooting, including 4-of-6 from deep.
“She always does the little things that don’t show up on the stat sheet,” coach Stephanie White said. “But when she’s knocking down shots, we’re a different team.”
Hull’s perimeter accuracy opens up driving lanes for Mitchell and NaLyssa Smith, while also stretching defenses to make Indiana’s ball movement more effective.
Wings Stuck in Losing Spiral
Dallas (8-24) has struggled to find consistency all season. They enter Tuesday’s matchup riding a five-game losing streak and remain near the bottom of the WNBA standings.
On Sunday, the Wings fell 91-78 at home to the Washington Mystics despite leading 41-30 at halftime. Rookie guard Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall draft pick, fought through a back muscle strain to lead Dallas with 17 points. She’s listed as probable for Tuesday.
“I think we’re all frustrated with losing,” Bueckers said. “We have to stay together during tough times. We’ve talked enough — now it’s about action.”
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Second-Half Struggles Cost Dallas
Against Washington, the Wings were outscored 33-17 in the third quarter and 28-20 in the fourth. Coach Chris Koclanes pointed to mental lapses and a lack of sustained focus.
“We have to put 40 minutes together,” Koclanes said. “It takes discipline and consistency. We can’t afford to let our guard down after halftime.”
Dallas’ defensive issues have been especially problematic on the road, where they’re giving up 89.1 points per game this season.
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Last Meeting: Fever Dominated Paint and Tempo
When these two teams met earlier this season, Indiana controlled the pace from the opening tip. The Fever outscored Dallas by 14 in the paint and forced 17 turnovers in a double-digit win.
Without Clark, Mitchell and Smith ran a smooth pick-and-roll attack that Dallas struggled to defend. The Wings will need to find ways to clog the lane and challenge Indiana’s role players to hit shots.
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Key Matchup: Mitchell vs. Bueckers
This game could come down to which guard dictates tempo. Mitchell has the advantage in experience and scoring versatility, but Bueckers is capable of carrying Dallas’ offense for stretches.
Both will need help from their supporting casts — Hull and Smith for Indiana, and Arike Ogunbowale and Teaira McCowan for Dallas — to tilt the matchup in their favor.
Projected Starting Lineups
| Fever | Position | Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Mitchell | PG | Paige Bueckers |
| Lexie Hull | SG | Arike Ogunbowale |
| Victoria Vivians | SF | Natasha Howard |
| NaLyssa Smith | PF | Satou Sabally |
| Aliyah Boston | C | Teaira McCowan |
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Betting Trends
- Fever are 6-2 in their last eight games ATS.
- Wings are 1-5 ATS in their last six contests.
- Over is 7-3 in the Fever’s last 10 home games.
- Dallas is 4-13 on the road this season.
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X-Factors
- For Indiana: NaLyssa Smith’s rebounding. If she controls the glass, the Fever can push transition and avoid Dallas’ half-court defense.
- For Dallas: Teaira McCowan’s interior presence. She must protect the rim and limit Boston’s touches inside.
Playoff Stakes
The Fever are battling the Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream, and Chicago Sky for playoff positioning. A win against a struggling opponent could provide valuable breathing room.
Dallas, meanwhile, is playing for pride and player development, but also to evaluate roster needs heading into the offseason.
Prediction
Even without Clark, the Fever have the chemistry, home-court edge, and recent form to handle Dallas. Expect Indiana to exploit the Wings’ defensive lapses and win comfortably.
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