WNBA Game Preview: Indiana Fever (16-12) vs. Seattle Storm (16-12)

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Game Details

Matchup: Indiana Fever (16-12) vs Seattle Storm (16-12)

Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM ET

Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA

Broadcast: ABC, ESPN+, WNBA League Pass

Game Storylines

Fever Riding Momentum Without Caitlin Clark

The Indiana Fever enter this matchup on a four-game winning streak, despite missing star guard Caitlin Clark (groin injury) for the sixth straight game. In her absence, Kelsey Mitchell has stepped up, averaging 19.9 PPG, while Aliyah Boston has recorded five consecutive double-doubles, including 12 points and 11 rebounds in Friday’s win over Dallas. Indiana won the previous meeting against Seattle 94-86 on June 24, with Boston scoring a career-high 31 points.

Storm Battling Fatigue After Double-OT Loss

The Seattle Storm are coming off a grueling 108-106 double-overtime loss to the Sparks on Friday. Nneka Ogwumike exploded for 37 points and 12 rebounds, becoming the sixth player in WNBA history to surpass 7,000 career points. Seattle’s aging roster (average age 30.8) may struggle with recovery on short rest, especially against Indiana’s younger, fresher lineup.

Key Stats Comparison

CategoryIndiana FeverSeattle Storm
Record16-1216-12
Points Per Game85.380.0
FG%45.6%44.5%
Rebounds/Game34.533.6
Top ScorerKelsey Mitchell (19.9)Nneka Ogwumike (18.1)
InjuriesCaitlin Clark (groin)Katie Lou Samuelson (knee)

Projected Starting Lineups

Indiana Fever

G: Aari McDonald

G: Kelsey Mitchell

F: Sophie Cunningham

F: Natasha Howard

C: Aliyah Boston

Seattle Storm

G: Erica Wheeler

G: Skylar Diggins

F: Gabby Williams

F: Nneka Ogwumike

C: Ezi Magbegor

GAME ODDS

Indiana Fever                    163

Seattle Storm                    – 2.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 2, 2025

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