Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury: Score, highlights, updates

FEVER WIN!

Indiana timeout.

This game will truly come down to the last shot as Phoenix holds a one-point lead with 23.6 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.

Following an And-1 conversion by Phoenix, Stephanie White has called the timeout to drop an offensive strategy of her own.

Phoenix Timeout.

After a basket by Tyasha Harris gives Indiana a two-point lead, Phoenix has called a timeout to draw a plan with just 44 seconds remaining.

After review, the challenge is successful.

Thomas will remain at three fouls committed.

Phoenix timeout.

Phoenix is challenging a foul call on Alyssa Thomas, which would be her fourth of the game if it stands.

Phoenix timeout.

After Phoenix quickly opened up yet another 10-point lead, Indiana stormed back to cut the deficit to just four points when Kelsey Mitchell nailed a 3-pointer, forcing a Mercury timeout.

Mitchell has a game-high 27 points so far, going 9-for-17 from the floor in 31 minutes.

Indiana timeout.

After a bit of an offensive struggle to start the fourth quarter, Stephanie White has called a timeout to calm her squad, with the score still manageable.

Thanks in large part to a 19-9 scoring run and a vastly improved defense in the final seven minutes of the third quarter, the Fever have regained the lead over the Mercury heading into the final 10 minutes of this game.

Mitchell leads all scorers tonight with 24 points, joined by Boston’s 17 and Hull’s 10 as the Fever’s three double-digit scoring threats.

Phoenix Timeout.

A quick burst of offense from the Fever has cut the deficit to four points, forcing the Mercury to take a timeout.

Indiana Timeout.

Stephanie White calls a timeout as the Mercury lead has ballooned to 10 points, with the Fever offense looking lost and the defense looking out of sync.

Alyssa Thomas has been all over the court tonight, with 14 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal in 19 minutes for the Mercury.

After review, the call on the court remains a common foul against Lexie Hull.

However, Phoenix will now be in the bonus for the remaining eight minutes of the third quarter.

Officials take a timeout as they review the play for a potential upgrade to a flagrant foul.

After two fast-paced, high-scoring quarters between Indiana and Phoenix, the Mercury hold a six-point advantage over the Fever, as a result of a flurry of points from Phoenix and a stalled Indiana offense.

Despite the ugly end to the first half, Indiana has shot 49% from the floor, 44% from three-point range, and 100% at the free-throw line.

While Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, and Lexie Hull combined for 33 points at the break, the lack of scoring from the rest of the team became a concern late in the second quarter.

Although the number of turnovers so far has been less problematic tonight than on Wednesday, Phoenix has still managed to score 11 points off Indiana’s four giveaways.

Indiana Timeout.

Stephanie White calls a timeout after the Mercury have made a late second-quarter push to take a one-point lead.

Media Timeout.

While Phoenix has found a way to stay competitive in this game, Indiana has countered with continued success from beyond the arc and in the mid-range game to hold a six-point advantage with under six minutes left in the second quarter.

Along with the 21 combined points between Boston and Mitchell, Lexie Hull has contributed 8 points on 3-for-5 shooting and 2-for-3 from deep.

At the end of the first quarter, Indiana holds a four-point lead over Phoenix, with Kelsey Mitchell (11) and Aliyah Boston (8) combining for 19 points.

As a team, Indiana hit six 3-pointers in the opening 10 minutes, which should set them up for success tonight if they can maintain such a scoring touch from deep.

Boston’s return to the lineup has clearly helped the Fever’s frontcourt attack, which was a concern yesterday against Los Angeles.

After review, the challenge is successful, and Indiana is awarded possession.

Indiana Timeout.

Fever challenged an out-of-bounds call that was ruled a Phoenix possession.

Phoenix Timeout.

After a 3-pointer by Lexie Hull expanded the Fever’s lead to seven points, the Mercury elected to call a timeout to calm down their team.

According to head coach Stephanie White, Aliyah Boston will be active tonight, while Sophie Cunningham will be playing as long as she feels comfortable on the court.

Both Aliyah Boston (probable; right lower leg) and Sophie Cunningham (questionable; back spasms) are participating in warmups before tonight’s game against the Phoenix Mercury.

Meanwhile, guard Bree Hall is also getting shots up alongside the rest of the team. If she is activated for tonight’s matchup, it would be her fifth of 12 allowed games played under the terms of her development contract.

In a reversal of the team’s decision on Thursday night, Caitlin Clark has officially been ruled out of tonight’s game as the Fever gives her a rest for the latter half of their back-to-back.

Additionally, center Aliyah Boston is listed as probable after resting during Thursday night’s game with a lower right leg injury.

Closing out the injury report is Sophie Cunningham, listed as questionable due to back spasms.