Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury - August 16, 2024

PHX

89

FinalAug 16

98

IND

Recap

Stats

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Mercury logo, Mercury 14-13, 1ST 16, 2ND 21, 3RD 28, 4TH 24, TOT 89

Mercury(14-13)

Fever logo, Fever 12-15, 1ST 33, 2ND 21, 3RD 19, 4TH 25, TOT 98

Fever(12-15)

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TOT

16

21

28

24

89

33

21

19

25

98

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Caitlin Clark on the world stage ✨ 📸 @usabasketball

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checking in from Berlin 🌍 📸 @usabasketball

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a moment for this duo 🤩 Aliyah Boston & Caitlin Clark rockin' the USA Basketball threads at World Cup media day 💥

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We love a Big Lex corner 3 😜 Assist of the Week | @StateFarm

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a message from Aliyah Boston & Caitlin Clark on World Cup media day ❤️‍🔥

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Clark, Fever React to MVP RaceCaitlin downplays individual stats ahead of FIBA World Cup break

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Mercury Blow Out Tempo 😎

Phoenix was up 47 PTS at one point 🎥

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USA-Themed Caitlin 1s 🇺🇸Clark shows off new colorways ahead of FIBA Women's World Cup 📸

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A'ja, Plum to Miss World CupTeam USA stars pull out from FIBA roster due to health reasons

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Ranking Every Team's Best '26 Jersey 🎽How the best threads stack up across the WNBA this season 📲

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Can Valkyries overtake Lynx’s top playoff seed? Our WNBA playoff picture forecastThere's an intriguing race for the top seed, while on the flip side, get ready for other teams to tank.

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Indiana Fever must make one crucial change to have playoffs successThe Fever will need to find a way to improve their defensive game as they prepare to begin the playoffs later this season.

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New WNBA Finals Logo 🏆Championship trophy featured in design for the first time in 20 years 📸

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Unrivaled Announces Players 👀Paige, Stewie and Kelsey headline names in 3-on-3 league 📸

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Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 🖼️Liberty fighting for seeding after win over Sky. Tap for latest standings ➡️

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Breaking NewsNatasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games (AP)

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Caitlin Clark enters FIBA break on a tear: happy, healthy and ready for the worldFor the fifth time this season, Clark reached the 30-point, 10-assist threshold.

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Fever Duo Dominates 🔥Clark, Mitchell were in their bag in 111-91 win against Sun

01:57

Clark, Mitchell Combine For 68 🪣

Unstoppable duo. Fever stars both drop 34 points each in blowout win vs. Sun

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Simone Biles Attends Fever-Sun GameEleven-time Olympic medalist was sitting courtside in Indy

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New Nike Caitlin 1 Colorway 🌈Friendship bracelet-inspired look loading. See here 📲

01:57

Amoore Drops 25 on Mercury 🔥

Kiki Iriafen assisted with 20 PTS for Mystics

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WNBA MVP odds: Why Caitlin Clark is still behind A’ja Wilson, Olivia MilesThe Indiana Fever star is lighting up scoreboards, but still sits third in odds to win MVP behind Wilson and rookie Olivia Miles.

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Dream Signing DeWanna Bonner6x All-Star heading to Atlanta after being bought out by Mercury (ESPN)

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Clark, Fever Making TV HistoryIndiana breaking viewership records across 6 different networks 📸

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WNBA playoff teams must beware of Mercury and Sky even after clinching postseasonThe Sky and Mercury could play spoiler to close out the season.

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Fever-Sky Drew 3.31M Viewers 🔥Most-watched regular-season WNBA game since inaugural season 📸

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2026 WNBA Playoff projection bracketEvery team’s odds of earning each playoff seed, updating live throughout the regular season

01:58

Mystics-Mercury Highlights

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Wings Clinch Playoff Berth 🙌Updated look at postseason bracket after Dallas claims last spot 📲

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Enes Kanter Freedom isn’t protecting women. He’s out to instigate, divide, marginalizeFreedom came to taunt and be ejected. Unfortunately, he succeeded. He made a mockery of his supposed cause, but got the attention he craved.

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Freedom, White Not Eligible for WNBA DraftSource says the ex-NBA players trying to enter draft are ineligible amid debate over trans athlete participation (AP)

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DeWanna Bonner's surprise Mercury decision is all too familiar for Fever fansDeWanna Bonner announced she's leaving the Mercury in the hopes that she can chase a championship somewhere else this season.

Fever Player's Slow-Mo Dunk 🔥 (via @IndianaFever/X)

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DeWanna Bonner is making the Mercury regret their Kelsey Plum gambleDeWanna Bonner's shock exit from the Phoenix Mercury puts the franchise in a tough spot with Kelsey Plum.

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4 WNBA playoff teams that could sign DeWanna Bonner after surprise Mercury exitDeWanna Bonner agreed to a contract buyout with the Mercury.

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🚨Mercury Buy Out BonnerPhoenix giving 6x All-Star an 'opportunity to chase a title'

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Clark, Jason Sudeikis Link Up 🤝'Ted Lasso' star embraces Caitlin after Fever's win. Tap to watch 🎥

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No Cunningham-Carrington Issues in RematchPlayers have no disputes of note after Sky guard's ejection for Flagrant 2 foul on Fever guard in previous game (AP)

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Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected from WNBA GameFormer NBA center ejected from Fever-Sky after he was confronted by Natasha Cloud (AP)

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Wild Caitlin Clark Stat 🤯Fever star stands alone in WNBA record books

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WNBA power rankings: Dallas Wings, Atlanta Dream bounce back at perfect timeNneka Ogwumike's final games should be ones to savor, Sabreena Merchant writes as she surveys the league.

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Mystics Clinch Playoff Spot 🎟️Postseason-bound for first time since 2023 after Sky's loss

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Clark Has Five 30-PT, 10-AST Games 😳The rest of the WNBA has four combined 📲

01:32

Caitlin Clark Drops 37 & 10 🤩

Fever star records new career-high with 8 made triples in the win

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Paige Drops 32 on 6/6 3PM 🤯

Wings star had career-high points in a quarter (18) in the 1st

Aliyah Boston Out Sunday

Kareem Copeland

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No Aliyah Boston (lower right leg) for the Fever tonight.

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Caitlin, Fever HC Talk Liberty LossStephanie White looking to see more consistency from her squad after Saturday's game 📲

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Stewie Drops 22 PTS On Fever 🗽

New York holds off Indiana's Big Three

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Reese Drops Career-High 31 PTS 🔥

Dream star records double-double to clinch Atlanta's playoff berth

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Liberty hold off late Fever rally to secure key postseason-building winThe Liberty escaped a tight game against the playoff-bound Fever in the last gasps of the fourth quarter.

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Caitlin Clark, Sabrina's Final Stats 📊Full look at CC and Ionescu's box score, as Liberty beat Fever 📲

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Breaking NewsBreanna Stewart wants a safe space as transgender debate sparks rallies at Fever games (AP)

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Fever Clinch Playoff Berth 🎟️Tempo's win over Fire sends Indiana to postseason for third straight year

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Sydney Taylor Cold Game-Winner 🥶

Second one of the season for Sky rookie

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Clark Reveals New Colorway 👟Caitlin shared a new look of her Nike Caitlin 1s 📸

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Caitlin Wants T-Swift in ShoeClark says she 'wouldn't mind seeing' singer wearing the Nike Caitlin 1 (SLAM)

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WNBA Commish: Some People Trying to 'Sow Divisiveness'Cathy Engelbert makes comment on debate over transgender athletes (AP)

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WNBA Stars' Big Purchases 😂Sophie Cunningham and Courtney Williams went very different directions after pay increases 📲

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CC, Paige's Heated Exchange ☕️Bueckers tells Caitlin to 'calm down' after swipe 🎥

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Wings Win Season Series over Fever 💥

Ogunbowale, Shepard combine for 58 pts in win over Indiana 🎥

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Caitlin Clark, Paige Dust Up 👀

Bueckers tells Fever star 'calm down' after things get chippy

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Fever-Wings Didn't Disappoint 🔥Kelsey Mitchell and Arike Ogunbowale steal the show with dueling 30-pt games 📲

Kelsey Mitchell Sets Record 👸

Indiana Fever

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"Record on the line...it goes down!" a new WNBA record 21 consecutive games with 20+ points for Kelsey Mitchell 🤯🤯🤯

Indiana Fever

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Kelsey Mitchell is ELITE 🪣🔥 21 games in a row is now the new WNBA record for most consecutive games scoring 20+ points.

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Caitlin Clark is having a banner season, so why isn’t she in MVP conversations?If the Fever stay hot, does it boost Clark's case to dethrone Wilson? Or is Miles' strong rookie season enough to win the award?

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Mitchell 'Overheated' in WinStephanie White explains Fever guard's 4Q absence after 29-point night

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Angel 'Didn't Sleep' After Fever LossReese was distraught after missing potential GW shot on Sunday

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Clark Jokes About Canada's AC 😅Caitlin talks less than ideal condition vs. Toronto Tempo

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Epic Clark-Mabrey Duel 😱

Fever and Tempo were going blow for blow on primetime

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Clark Outduels Mabrey ⚔️Fever star leads team to win as Indiana has won 10 of their last 12 games

Fan Gifts Caitlin Flowers 💐 (via @IndianaFever)

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Where teams stand after Valkyries clinch 📲

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Fever-Dream Sets Viewer Mark📈Angel vs. Caitlin delivered most-watched WNBA regular season game ever on cable

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Phoenix Arena's New Update 😯Suns, Mercury adding 9,266-sq. ft. exterior LED display to Mortgage Matchup Center 🎥

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Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA HistoryFirst player ever to average 26+ PPG and 9+ APG over an 11-game span

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Breaking NewsWNBA says fans should have been free to wear shirts with messaging about transgender issue (AP)

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Fans wearing shirts about trans athletes asked to cover up at Fever-Dream gameWNBA says security should not have asked fans to cover the messages on their shirts.

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Clark's Reaction to Dream Missing 3 Game-WinnersCamera caught Caitlin right after end of regulation. See here 📲

Clark's Face After Angel Miss 😅

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WNBA power rankings: Will Clark-Bueckers become the next Wilson-Stewart rivalry?How have the Storm found an upswing to their season? Sabreena Merchant explores the league's trends.

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Fever show championship mettle in win over Dream: ‘We’ve grown up’Indiana's OT victory over Atlanta on Sunday wasn't pretty, but it was critical as they pursue home-court advantage in the WNBA playoffs.

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Caitlin Unsatisfied With Win😤Fever star says Indiana played a 'B-minus game' in win over Dream 🎥

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Fire Win Close One 😅

Bridget Carleton's clutch block and FTs seal the win over Mercury

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Mercury Retire Taurasi's Uni 🙌WNBA legend's legacy will forever be in Phoenix 🎥

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Fever Control 4 Seed 👀Indiana has 1.5 game lead over Dream after OT thriller

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Updated WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Sun officially eliminated from contention. Tap for full standings ➡️

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Clark Gifts Team Nike Kicks 👟Fever star gave her teammates early pairs of Nike Caitlin 1s set to release in Oct. 🎥

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Basketball HOF 2027 Recap 🏀Top highlights and reaction to Saturday's ceremony ➡️

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Caitlin Makes WNBA History 📝Fastest player EVER to 700 assists

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Caitlin Hypes Paige's Game 😤Clark calls Bueckers 'a tremendous player' after matching 29-pt performances 🎥

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Clark Dismisses Injury ConcernCaitlin says ankle feels 'good' after 'moving perfectly fine' for 2nd half 🎥

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Fever HC Praises Caitlin 👌Stephanie White calls Clark a 'maestro' for how she runs offense

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Point guard showdown in Indy ends in Caitlin Clark’s favor: Fever-Wings takeawaysBoth guards scored 29 points, but the shorthanded Wings couldn't find their footing on Friday.

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Star Battle Leads to Fever on Top ⚔️CC gets the last laugh over Paige in win 📲

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Caitlin, Paige Go Bucket for Bucket 🪣

Clark and Bueckers showed out with 29 pts each

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DT Eyeing Mercury Ownership 👀Diana Taurasi hopes to hold stake in former team within next year or two (ESPN)

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Breaking down updated postseason bracket after Aces clinch

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The Fever are at the center of WNBA chaos. They’re also a serious postseason contenderYou may have missed it amid the storms, but the Fever have won seven of the last nine heading into Friday's matchup against the Wings.

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Breaking NewsFever All-Stars Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell disappointed by home fans booing coach Stephanie White (AP)

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The Indiana Fever made a statement — now fans need to heed itStephanie White has her players' backs, and her players are riding for her. It's time for Indiana fans to do the same.

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Clark Teases Iowa Shoe 💛Another Caitlin 1 colorway loading? 📸

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Breaking NewsWNBA denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues (AP)

01:53

Noemie Brochant TORCHES Sparks 🧯

Mercury forward was feeling it in LA

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Fever Handle Liberty 🤒

Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin had no issues with New York

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Clark, Mitchell Combine for 50 🪣Fever backcourt duo continues to be lethal after 106-92 win over Liberty

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Fever coach Stephanie White fires back at online criticism: ‘Everybody else can go to hell’Some on social media faulted White for not criticizing a flagrant foul committed against Sophie Cunningham in a recent Fever game.

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Fever HC Talks Foul on SophieStephanie White believes DiJonai 'intentionally' wanted to get Cunningham across the neck

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Stephanie White's Job SafeFever president Kelly Krauskopf backs her HC (ESPN)

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Caitlin Talks Avoiding SuspensionFever star happy the league 'got it right' 🎥

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DiJonai Carrington says White privilege post wasn’t about Sophie CunninghamThe Chicago Sky guard said she was seeking “consistency across the board” in WNBA officiating.

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WNBA has spiraled into a rinse-and-repeat drama, and it’s taking a mind-numbing tollRatings have soared since "the Caitlin Clark effect" introduced a new audience, but a constant cycle of tension is wearing down fans.

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Rhyne Howard Makes History 🙌Dream star is fastest player EVER to hit 100 threes in a season 📸

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Sophie Wants to Write Book 📚Fever guard shopping 'tell-all' about her life, WNBA career (Page Six)

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Breaking NewsSky's Carrington says she never claimed that the Flagrant 2 foul on her was white privilege (AP)

01:59

Mystics Win 7-Straight 🏛️

Washington HALTS Kelsey Plum, Mercury's surge

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WNBA power rankings: Are the Mystics a hotter team than the Lynx?Even after acquiring Kelsey Mitchell, the Mercury seem to be spiraling.

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New WNBA 3-PT Record 🪣

Lynx's Kayla McBride drops 10 triples on Wings for most in a single game ever

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Kayla McBride Breaks 3-PT Record 🎯Lynx star had herself a DAY as she makes the most triples EVER in a WNBA game vs. Wings

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Cunningham Addresses Carrington 'Beef'Sophie says she has no issues with Sky guard. Tap for full answer 📲

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Sophie Cunningham says DiJonai Carrington ‘just trying to get attention’ with flagrant foul"I guess she has some pent-up stuff. So get your s--- off. That’s fine. I can take it," the Fever guard said of the Sky's Carrington.

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Sophie on DiJonai Ejection 🗣️Cunningham 'wasn't even upset' after altercation with Sky guard 🎥

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Caitlin Clark Tech RescindedFever star will not be suspended after receiving 8th technical foul of season (ESPN)

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Sky’s DiJonai Carrington cites white privilege after ejection for flagrant foul on Sophie CunninghamCunningham fell to the floor after a hit to the face from Carrington's arm.

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Caitlin Clark Drops 26-11 on Sky 🤩Fever star was in her bag in 90-86 win on the road

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Caitlin Clark earns 1-game suspension after her 8th technical foulClark notched her league-high eighth technical in Saturday's road game against the Sky.

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Caitlin, Mitchell Combine for 53 🥵

Fever duo were unstoppable in win over Sky

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No Minutes Restriction for CaitlinFever star provides update amid potential playoff run 🎥

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Caitlin Clark Gets 8th Tech 😬Fever star penalized for running into official; will be suspended for Tuesday's game if not rescinded

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DiJonai Ejected on Flagrant 2Players are separated after Sky guard's hard foul on Sophie Cunningham

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Caitlin Debuts New Colorway 🔴Fever star rocking 'Hot Punch' Caitlin 1 vs. Sky 📸

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Breaking NewsWNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation (AP)

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Playoff Race Heating Up ⚔️Tap for full standings and projected first-round matchups 📲

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WNBA union denounces transgender hate following Sophie Cunningham backlashSophie Cunningham's comments about "protecting women's sports" have led to rallies from supporters and critics alike.

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1 Word for Every Team's Season 🗣️Bite-sized takes on every club so far 📲

01:58

Chelsea Gray Wins It In OT 😮‍💨

Aces overcome Fever, Caitlin Clark

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Gray Spoils Fever's Night 😏Las Vegas guard hits big buckets to carry win 🎥

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Clark on Making FIBA RosterFever star honored to be representing Team USA along with Aliyah Boston

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USA FIBA World Cup Roster SetClark, Reese and Bueckers headline stacked roster. Tap for full list 📲

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Caitlin Clark x Wilson Drop 🤩Latest line of signature basketballs set to release on Aug. 19 📸

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Plum Bear Hugs Dream HC 😅

Mercury star went all out to hustle for the ball

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Reese's 4th Straight Double-Double ♨️Atlanta takes care of Plum and Phoenix

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Sophie Cunningham wants to put focus back on basketball: ‘What are we doing?’Indiana Fever guard says the conversation that followed her comments about transgender athletes in women’s sports has been a "distraction."

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Cunningham Talks 'Distraction'Fever guard wants to get back to basketball (AP)

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Actor Wears Caitlin 1s 🔥Jason Sudeikis pulls up to Ted Lasso premiere rocking Fever star's signature kicks 📸

www.nytimes.com•4w

Aaron Rodgers, Sophie Cunningham speak out. Caitlin Clark doesn’t. Either way, they loseThese days, we dissect athletes' every utterance in search of hidden meanings and innuendo. The hypocrisy is both comical and frightening.

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WNBA Cleveland's Team Name 👀First look at 'Sirens' logo and colors. (📸 via @clevelandwnba)

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Post-Deadline Power Rankings 📊Breaking down every team's title chances after Sunday's trade deadline ➡️

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Mercury's risky Kelsey Plum gamble is already looking like a masterstrokeThe Phoenix Mercury paid a heavy price to acquire Kelsey Plum, but it's already proving to be a coup of a deal.

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Fever's faith in Makayla Timpson could explain WNBA trade deadline inactivityFever head coach Stephanie White spoke highly of forward Makayla Timpson, and it could explain why Indiana was inactive before the WNBA trade deadline.

01:57

Mercury Trio Pop OFF 🤩

Alyssa Thomas, Plum and Kahleah Copper dominate in Kelsey's debut

Plum's 1st Mercury Points 🎯

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IT'S OFFICIAL 🚨 Kelsey Plum scores her first bucket as a Phoenix Mercury! PHX-SEA | USA Network Tap to watch: https://t.co/lHLFMYSFcY

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Kelsey Plum Traded to MercuryPhoenix acquiring 5x WNBA All-Star guard from Sparks (Shams)

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WNBA power rankings: Olivia Miles has Minnesota Lynx soaringWhat's led to the Mystics' meteoric rise in Sabreena Metchant's rankings?

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Kelsey Plum Thanks LA 💛Ready for her chapter in Phoenix after trade to Mercury 📸

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Grading Kelsey Plum Trade 🔠Breaking down late-night blockbuster deal between Sparks and Mercury 📲