Indiana Fever W vs Phoenix Mercury W — 86:77, NBA W
NBA W
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 • Gainbridge Fieldhouse
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Fever W | 6 | 35 | 30 | 15 | 86 |
| Phoenix Mercury W | 19 | 22 | 11 | 25 | 77 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Indiana Fever W | Phoenix Mercury W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 27/64 | 28/68 |
| 3-Pointers | 10/34 | 5/25 |
| Free Throws | 22/29 | 16/21 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 29 |
| Assists | 15 | 19 |
| Steals | 6 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 13 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Indiana Fever W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. MitchellS | 31:57 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 8-20 | 3-10 | 3-4 |
| A. BostonS | 29:21 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 2-9 | 1-4 | 3-4 |
| C. ClarkS | 28:45 | 24 | 3 | 9 | 8-17 | 3-10 | 5-6 |
| Monique BillingsS | 28:28 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 6-9 |
| L. HullS | 17:01 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| S. Cunningham | 26:24 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-5 | 2-2 |
| R. Johnson | 18:03 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| M. Hines-Allen | 14:12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| M. Timpson | 04:43 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| G. Vanslooten | 01:06 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 86 | 39 | 15 | 27-64 | 10-34 | 22-29 |
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. ThomasS | 34:18 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 8-12 | 0-0 | 3-5 |
| K. CopperS | 30:53 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 6-14 | 2-7 | 6-8 |
| Noemie BrochantS | 26:06 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3-9 | 1-5 | 0-0 |
| A. HeldS | 21:57 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2-7 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| N. MackS | 21:20 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| D. Bonner | 27:19 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3-8 | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Valeriane Vukosavljevic | 20:12 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1-5 | 0-4 | 7-7 |
| Kyara Linskens | 14:17 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Q. Carter | 01:58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| S. Ciezki | 01:41 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 77 | 29 | 19 | 28-68 | 5-25 | 16-21 |
Game Recap
The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury 86-77, pulling away for a nine-point win behind strong production from their backcourt. Indiana’s offense was led by Caitlin Clark, who scored a game-high 24 points, and Kelsey Mitchell, who added 22 points. The Fever’s ability to generate perimeter scoring proved important, as they finished with 10 made 3-pointers compared with Phoenix’s five.
Key Takeaways
- →Indiana Fever W has a superior Net Rating of 3
- →The Indiana Fever are favored with a 67
- →Indiana Fever W has a stronger recent form and home performance, with a 60% win rate at home and a higher PPG compared to Phoenix Mercury W's road struggles
- →Indiana Fever W has a significant advantage in both offensive and defensive metrics, with a higher ORtg and lower DRtg compared to Phoenix Mercury W
- →The Indiana Fever have a significant advantage in this matchup, both in terms of recent form and home performance