Indiana Fever Week 14 Recap: Fever Clinch Playoff Berth
Fever Clinch Playoff Berth for First Time Since 2016
The Indiana Fever secured a playoff berth for the first time since 2016 with a 88-78 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday, August 9. The Fever finished the regular season with a 19-15 record, good for fourth place in the WNBA standings.
Kelsey Mitchell led the way for the Fever with 28 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Victoria Vivians added 21 points and Aaliyah Boston chipped in 17 points.
The Fever's playoff berth is a major accomplishment for a team that has struggled in recent years. Indiana missed the playoffs in 2017, 2018, and 2019. The Fever's last playoff appearance came in 2016, when they lost to the Chicago Sky in the first round.
What's Next for the Fever?
The Fever will open the playoffs on Thursday, August 11 against the fifth-seeded New York Liberty. The Liberty finished the regular season with a 16-18 record. The Fever and Liberty split their two regular season meetings, with each team winning on their home court.
The Fever will be looking to make a deep run in the playoffs this year. Indiana has a talented roster led by Mitchell, Vivians, and Boston. The Fever also have a lot of experience in the playoffs, with Mitchell and Vivians both having played in the WNBA Finals.
Fever Clinch Playoff Berth with Win Over Sun
The Indiana Fever clinched a playoff berth on Tuesday, August 9, with a 88-78 win over the Connecticut Sun. The Fever finished the regular season with a 19-15 record, good for fourth place in the WNBA standings.
Kelsey Mitchell led the way for the Fever with 28 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Victoria Vivians added 21 points and Aaliyah Boston chipped in 17 points.
The Fever's playoff berth is a major accomplishment for a team that has struggled in recent years. Indiana missed the playoffs in 2017, 2018, and 2019. The Fever's last playoff appearance came in 2016, when they lost to the Chicago Sky in the first round.
Fever's Playoff Schedule
The Fever will open the playoffs on Thursday, August 11 against the fifth-seeded New York Liberty. The Liberty finished the regular season with a 16-18 record. The Fever and Liberty split their two regular season meetings, with each team winning on their home court.
The Fever will be looking to make a deep run in the playoffs this year. Indiana has a talented roster led by Mitchell, Vivians, and Boston. The Fever also have a lot of experience in the playoffs, with Mitchell and Vivians both having played in the WNBA Finals.
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