The Indiana Fever delivered a commanding 93-78 win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday, July 27, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. From the opening tip, Indiana controlled the tempo and never looked back, led by rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, who filled the stat sheet with 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists. The victory marks one of the Fever’s most dominant outings of the season and strengthens their position in the playoff race.
Chicago struggled to keep pace after a competitive first quarter. Despite a strong 20-point, 10-rebound showing from Angel Reese, the Sky couldn’t match the Fever’s shooting efficiency or defensive pressure. Marina Mabrey added 15 points but shot just 5-of-14 from the field, as Indiana’s perimeter defense forced tough looks and limited second-chance opportunities.
Aliyah Boston was a force inside, finishing with 20 points and 11 rebounds, helping the Fever win the battle in the paint. NaLyssa Smith contributed 16 points, exploiting mismatches and providing reliable midrange scoring. With multiple players firing on all cylinders, Indiana’s offense moved fluidly, racking up 26 assists and outscoring the Sky in every quarter but the first.
The Fever’s transition game also shined, as Clark repeatedly pushed the pace and found open teammates in stride. Her chemistry with Boston and Smith was on full display, and her decision-making in the half-court continues to evolve. Indiana’s defense clamped down in the second half, holding Chicago to just 35% shooting and forcing 16 turnovers in a game that quickly slipped away from the Sky.
With the 93-78 win, the Fever improve their postseason outlook and continue building momentum behind their star-studded young core. Chicago, meanwhile, will need to regroup after back-to-back tough losses and find ways to tighten up defensively if they want to stay in the playoff mix during the final stretch of the season.
