Indianapolis, IND – The Indiana Fever secured a thrilling 107-101 victory over the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, thanks to a remarkable second-quarter turnaround. After falling behind by 10 points at the end of the first quarter, the Fever exploded for 35 points in the second, a franchise record-tying performance that erased the deficit and gave them a lead they would not relinquish. The 107 points scored by Indiana marked the third-highest total in franchise history, highlighting a dominant offensive effort.

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Aari McDonald was the undeniable star of the night for the Fever, scoring a career-high 27 points. She was particularly effective in the second quarter, where she dropped 12 of her points to help fuel the comeback. Aliyah Boston also delivered a standout performance, recording her 12th double-double of the season with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Boston was instrumental in the fourth quarter, scoring Indiana’s first 14 points of the period to fend off a late Phoenix rally and secure the win.

Despite the strong team effort, there were some notable absences and individual milestones. The Fever continued to play without star guard Caitlin Clark, who is sidelined with a groin injury. The team has now improved to a 7-7 record in her absence this season, demonstrating their depth and resilience. On a different note, star guard Kelsey Mitchell saw her impressive streak of 26 consecutive games with double-digit scoring snapped, finishing the night with eight points.

For the Phoenix Mercury, Alyssa Thomas led a valiant effort with a monstrous performance of 32 points, 15 rebounds, and seven assists. Kahleah Copper added 22 points, and Sami Whitcomb contributed 18, but it was not enough to overcome the Fever’s balanced attack. The loss for the Mercury is their fourth in their last five games. This game was also notable for being the first time former Mercury player Sophie Cunningham faced her old team, while DeWanna Bonner played against the Fever for the first time since her departure.

With this win, the Fever’s season record improves to 15-12, and they are now just a game and a half behind the third-place Mercury in the standings. The team will look to carry this momentum into a four-game road trip.