Game Overview
The Fever enter this matchup without star rookie Caitlin Clark, who is sidelined for at least two weeks due to a left quadriceps strain. Indiana is coming off an 83-77 loss to the Washington Mystics, where DeWanna Bonner led the team with 21 points. Meanwhile, the Sun are winless through five games, struggling to find their rhythm after a 109-87 loss to the Dallas Wings on Tuesday. Connecticut will look to Tina Charles and Marina Mabrey to lead the offense against Indiana.
Team Comparisons
| Category | Sun | Fever |
| Record | 0-5 | 2-3 |
| Points Per Game | 78.2 | 85.0 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 41.5% | 44.2% |
| Three-Point Percentage | 32.8% | 36.1% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.6 | 38.2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.8 | 14.2 |
Indiana ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference, while Connecticut sits last with an 0-5 start.
Key Players to Watch
Connecticut Sun
Tina Charles (C) – 17.0 PPG, 6.6 RPG, leading the Sun in scoring.
Marina Mabrey (G) – 14.2 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 3.2 APG, providing outside shooting.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa (F) – 10.6 PPG, 6.2 RPG, questionable due to an ankle injury.
Indiana Fever
Aliyah Boston (C) – 16.8 PPG, 10.0 RPG, leading Indiana in rebounds.
Kelsey Mitchell (G) – 17.0 PPG, providing perimeter scoring.
DeWanna Bonner (F) – 21 points vs. Washington, stepping up in Clark’s absence.
Matchup Breakdown
Sun’s Struggles vs. Fever’s Depth – Connecticut has lost all five games, while Indiana is adjusting to life without Clark.
Boston vs. Charles in the Paint – Two dominant centers will battle for control inside.
Perimeter Shooting – Indiana has a better three-point percentage (36.1%), while Connecticut relies on Mabrey and Sheldon.
GAME ODDS
Connecticut Sun 161.5
Indiana Fever – 12.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 29, 2025
