Indiana Fever vs Sun: WNBA Preview Featuring Injury Updates, Projected Starters, Expert Predictions, and More
The Indiana Fever are set to face the Connecticut Sun in a WNBA matchup. Here's a preview of the game, including injury reports, potential starting lineups, and predictions.
Injury Report
- Indiana Fever: DeWanna Bonner is ruled out for personal reasons.
- Connecticut Sun: Rayah Marshall is out with an ankle injury and is unlikely to play. Saniya Rivers, who was questionable for their last game due to an ankle injury, might be available for this game. Leila Lacan is away from the team due to overseas commitments and will be out until July. Lindsay Allen is out with a left hamstring injury. Marina Mabrey (right quad) and Olivia Nelson-Ododa (right ankle) were listed as questionable.
Projected Starting Lineups
While starting lineups can vary, here are potential lineups based on recent information:
- Indiana Fever:
- Guard: Caitlin Clark
- Guard: Lexie Hull
- Guard: Kelsey Mitchell
- Forward: Natasha Howard
- Center: Aliyah Boston
- Connecticut Sun:
- Guard: Jacy Sheldon
- Guard: Marina Mabrey
- Forward: Bria Hartley
- Forward/Center: Tina Charles
- Center: Olivia Nelson-Ododa
Keys to the Game
- Indiana Fever: The Fever are coming off a strong performance, led by Caitlin Clark, who scored 32 points in her return from injury. Clark's ability to score and distribute the ball will be crucial. Kelsey Mitchell's scoring and Aliyah Boston's rebounding will also be important factors.
- Connecticut Sun: The Sun will need to improve their offense, as they are currently last in the WNBA in points per game. Marina Mabrey and Tina Charles will need to lead the scoring effort, but they will need more contributions from the rest of the team. Overcoming injuries will also be a key factor for the Sun.
Recent Form
- Indiana Fever: The Fever are 3-1 in Commissioner's Cup play and defeated the New York Liberty, handing them their first loss of the season. They are looking to build a winning streak.
- Connecticut Sun: The Sun are 1-3 in the Commissioner's Cup tournament and are coming off two heavy losses against the Chicago Sky and the Washington Mystics.
Prediction
The Indiana Fever are favored to win this game. They are the fourth-highest-scoring offense in the league and are facing a Sun team that has struggled on defense. Caitlin Clark's return has given the Fever a boost, and they are looking to solidify their status as true contenders. Computer predictions also favor the Fever. One computer prediction forecasts an Indiana win by a score of 86.1 to 78.4. Another predicts Connecticut winning.