Fever vs. Storm Tonight: Indiana Looks to Make a Statement in Seattle
Tip-off: 10:00 PM ET
Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
Watch on: NBA TV
Tonight’s matchup between the Indiana Fever and Seattle Storm features two teams at very different moments in their season. Seattle is surging in the standings, while Indiana is searching for consistency. But momentum can flip quickly in the WNBA—and the Fever are in prime position to surprise some people.
Team Overview
Seattle Storm (9–5):
The Storm have been on a tear lately, winning three straight and climbing into the top tier of the Western Conference. Their veteran duo of Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike has carried the offense, and their team defense has tightened up significantly during their win streak.
Indiana Fever (6–7):
Indiana has had an up-and-down season, but the pieces are there. Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell give the Fever a strong core, and when they’re clicking, they can compete with anyone. The challenge? Putting together a full 40 minutes—especially on the road.
Key Matchups
Caitlin Clark vs. Seattle’s Perimeter Defense
Clark has had shooting struggles during this road stretch, but she’s shown flashes of brilliance even in tough environments. If she can get going early, it opens up space for the rest of the Fever offense. Seattle will try to trap her off ball screens and force her into early decisions.
Aliyah Boston vs. Nneka Ogwumike
This is a heavyweight battle in the paint. Boston brings power and poise on both ends, while Ogwumike has been lighting up defenses with her post scoring and midrange jumper. Controlling the boards and limiting second-chance points will be huge for Indiana.
Bench Production
Indiana needs more from its second unit. In recent losses, the drop-off between starters and reserves has been noticeable. If the Fever can get a lift from the bench—whether it's Kristy Wallace, Erica Wheeler, or NaLyssa Smith—it could tilt the game in their favor.
What Indiana Needs to Do to Win
Limit turnovers. The Fever have struggled with giveaways, especially in the open floor. Taking care of the basketball is priority one.
Control the pace. Seattle loves to run, and Indiana needs to slow them down in transition and make it a half-court game.
Play through Boston. When the offense flows through Aliyah Boston, good things happen. She draws double teams, kicks out to shooters, and creates space for cutters.
Hit open threes. The looks have been there—the makes haven’t. Tonight would be a good night to reverse that trend.
Final Prediction: Fever Snap the Storm’s Streak
Seattle has looked strong at home, but the Fever are due. Caitlin Clark is too competitive to let the road slump linger, and Aliyah Boston is capable of anchoring the defense against one of the league’s best frontcourts. If Indiana can control tempo and get solid shooting from their guards, this is a game they can and should win.
Prediction: Indiana Fever 85, Seattle Storm 81
The losing streak ends tonight, and the Fever make a national statement.
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Written by Connor Shinholser
Co-founder | OppoTalko.net
