Lisa Salters Misses NBA Finals Game 2 Due to Health Issues; Mike Breen Offers Support

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White missed the team's game against the Chicago Sky due to a family emergency, with assistant coach Austin Kelly stepping in to lead the Fever to a decisive 79-52 victory. White praised Kelly and assistant coach Briann January, highlighting their readiness to lead and the strong staff she has built amid the team's challenges, including the absence of star player Caitlin Clark due to injury. Concurrently, ESPN NBA Finals sideline reporter Lisa Salters missed Game 2 of the NBA Finals to tend to her ailing mother, with lead announcer Mike Breen publicly expressing support and admiration for Salters, calling her the ideal teammate. Jorge Sedano filled in for Salters during the broadcast, and Breen's heartfelt message underscored the personal difficulties both Salters and White are facing while maintaining their professional commitments. Indiana Fever players, including DeWanna Bonner, voiced a desire to win for White during her difficult time, signaling the team's unity and resilience. The Fever are set to continue their season with a road game against the Atlanta Dream, while the NBA Finals progress with Games 3 and 4 moving to Indiana.