- Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs Indiana Fever
- Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: USA Net
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The Connecticut Sun (7-19) are set to clash with the Indiana Fever (16-10) this Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
In their latest outing, the Connecticut Sun faced off against the Phoenix Mercury but fell short, ending the game with a score of 72-63. The Sun managed to achieve a field goal percentage of 37.9% (22 out of 58) and made 4 of 14 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, Connecticut was successful on 15 of 19 attempts, finishing with a percentage of 78.9%. On the boards, they collected a total of 35 rebounds, including 9 offensive grabs, while delivering 13 assists. Connecticut’s defense forced their opponents into 14 turnovers and secured 6 steals. Conversely, their opponents shot at 41.3% from the field, scoring 26 of 63 attempts, with Phoenix earning 19 assists and 11 steals. They recorded 32 rebounds (8 offensive, 24 defensive) and blocked 3 shots, while connecting on 78.3% of their free throws (18 of 23). From long range, Phoenix hit only 2 of their 15 attempts.
Brittney Griner was a standout player in this match, scoring 19 points with an impressive shooting accuracy of 58.3% from the field on 7 of 12 shooting. Over 31 minutes, she also contributed 5 rebounds but did not record any assists.
Heading into this matchup, Connecticut holds a record of 7-19 this season. The Sun are shooting 27.7% from three-point range (130 of 469) and have a free-throw percentage of 69.8%. Averaging 79.7 points per game (ranked 15th in the WNBA), they showcase a field goal percentage of 43.6%. The Sun are averaging 14.0 turnovers and committing 22.8 personal fouls per game. When rebounding, they pull down an average of 33.3 boards and have recorded a total of 498 assists this year, sitting 13th in the league. Defensively, they force 14.8 turnovers each game while committing 20.7 fouls. The Sun’s defense allows a field goal percentage of 45.7% (384 of 539) and they concede 32.4 rebounds per game. They rank 4th in the league for assists allowed with 507 and have given up 35.0% from beyond the arc, sitting 5th for opponents’ points per game (85.7).
Most recently, the Indiana Fever emerged victorious with a score of 108-88 against the New York Liberty. Indiana secured 24 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive boards for a total of 32 rebounds during the game. They turned the ball over 16 times and registered 7 steals. The Liberty committed 24 fouls, allowing the Fever 27 free throw attempts, of which they converted 20 for a success rate of 74.1%. From three-point range, Indiana excelled, hitting 14 of their 28 attempts (50.0%). Overall, the Fever shot 37 out of 69 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 53.6%. The Fever allowed the Liberty to score 30 times out of 67 attempts, finishing with a shooting percentage of 44.8%. Indiana also converted 15 of 25 free throw attempts (60.0%) and allowed New York to secure 27 rebounds (7 offensive).
Kelsey Mitchell delivered a strong performance for the Fever, shooting 10 of 14 with a field goal percentage of 71.4%. In 30 minutes of action, she scored 33 points and recorded 1 assist.
Indiana holds a season record of 16-10. They have accumulated a total of 2,455 points this season (94.4 per game) and average 33.8 rebounds per game. The Fever also commit 22.9 fouls per game and boast an impressive free throw percentage of 82.2%. Offensively, they shoot at 47.4% from the field, ranking 3rd in the league. Indiana averages 20.4 assists per game (6th in the WNBA) and turns the ball over 14.4 times a game. On defense, the Fever rank 12th for points allowed per game (89.7). They allow 19.7 assists and 30.4 rebounds per game, ranking 6th and 2nd in the WNBA for these metrics. Defensively, Indiana surrenders 33.6% from three-point range (185 of 551) and their opponents convert 78.2% of their free throws. They force 12.6 turnovers per game and allow opponents a field goal percentage of 46.3% (10th in the league).
Who will take the win in this WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Connecticut
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