Indiana Fever Beat Phoenix Mercury for Third Straight Win

The Phoenix Mercury have been struggling recently, losing four of their last five games, including a 107-101 defeat to the Indiana Fever, who have won three straight without their star Caitlin Clark, sidelined with a groin injury. Alyssa Thomas has been the Mercury's standout player, posting career-high performances and leading the team in scoring, rebounds, and assists, while Kahleah Copper and Sami Whitcomb have also contributed significantly, with Copper returning strong from injury. The Fever, despite Clark's absence, have maintained solid performance, buoyed by key players like Aari McDonald and Aliyah Boston, who dominated the fourth quarter in their recent win over Phoenix. Phoenix's road record shows strength mostly against sub-.500 teams, whereas they have struggled against winning teams, indicating challenges ahead. The upcoming matchups between these teams will be critical, with Phoenix aiming to improve their road performance and Indiana looking to capitalize on their momentum even without Clark. DeWanna Bonner, who returned to Phoenix after starting the season with the Fever, has added valuable bench scoring and rebounding, highlighting the shifting dynamics in these contests.