Fever vs. Sun: Can Caitlin Clark Spark an Upset in Playoff Showdown?

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will seek to avoid an early exit from the 2024 WNBA Playoffs as they face the Connecticut Sun in Game 2 on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Mohegan Sun Arena.

The game is part of the WNBA Playoffs, Round 1, and is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. EDT. The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, allowing fans to catch the action via various streaming services including DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV, many of which offer free trials.

In their recent playoff series, the Connecticut Sun currently lead the Indiana Fever 1-0 after a 93-69 victory on September 22, when Marina Mabrey scored 27 points and Kelsey Mitchell contributed 21 for the Fever. The Sun boasts a strong Eastern Conference record of 14-6 and averages 80.1 points per game, outscoring their opponents by 6.5 points per game.

The Fever hold an 11-9 record against Eastern Conference teams and have performed well in close games, going 3-3 in matches decided by four points or less. The Sun have been effective from beyond the arc, averaging 5.9 made 3-pointers, while the Fever allow an average of 9.2 3-pointers per game.

Top performers for the teams include Alyssa Thomas, who averages 10.6 points and 8.4 rebounds for the Sun, and Caitlin Clark, who contributes 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists for the Fever.

In their last ten games, the Sun have a 6-4 record, averaging 80.4 points per game while shooting 47.1% from the field. The Fever have gone 5-5, scoring an average of 90.4 points per game with a shooting percentage of 47.5%.

Injury updates show that Tiffany Mitchell from the Sun is out due to an illness, while the Fever have no listed injuries.

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