FINAL: Indiana Fever win 91-83 over Chicago Sky

The Indiana Fever emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against the Chicago Sky with a final score of 91-83. This win was a testament to the team's perseverance, skill, and determination to come out on top. The players displayed exceptional teamwork and strategic play throughout the game, showcasing their commitment to excellence on the court.

One key factor in the Fever's success was their strong defensive efforts, which held off the Sky's offensive attacks and forced turnovers that led to crucial scoring opportunities. The players' ability to adapt to their opponent's strategies and make quick decisions under pressure played a significant role in securing the win.

The Indiana Fever beat the Chicago Sky 91-83 on their home court to improve to 5-10. The Sky fall to 4-9 with the loss.

Clark had 23 points on 7-of-11 shooting and flirted with a triple-double, hauling in eight rebounds and dishing out nine assists.

Though the Sky dominated the boards early, Indiana wound up winning the battle on the glass 38-32. That was at least partially due to foul trouble from Chicago’s Angel Reese, the league’s top offensive rebounder who had to sit for a long stretch in the third quarter. The Sky struggled without Reese on the floor, while the Fever thrived. Reese finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds, but shot just 4-of-13 from the floor. Marina Mabrey led Chicago with 22 points.

Indiana built a 47-43 lead with a 12-6 run to close the first half. Marina Mabrey then scored eight points in a 12-4 spurt to open the second half to give the Sky a 55-51 lead.

The Fever charged back, taking a 58-57 lead on Clark's 3-pointer midway through the third, and never trailed again. They opened up a 68-64 lead before Chicago scored the final basket of the quarter.

Indiana sealed it with a sequence that included Clark's second 3 of the game, Boston's short jumper, Smith's layup and two free throws from Clark over the final 3:06.

"She took the shots that were hers and knocked them down. She distributed the basketball," Sides said, referring to Clark. "She takes so much attention and she's able to find those open looks for her teammates. I mean, all around she was just really good."

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Sarah H

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