Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis,
IN Tip‑Off: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Broadcast: ESPN2 / WNBA League Pass
VENUE: GAINBRIDGE FIELDHOUSE
Location: 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN
Capacity: ~17,200
Court Conditions: Standard hardwood, no travel‑related altitude or humidity factors
Home‑Court Edge: Fever are 6–3 at home this season and have drawn strong crowds during their early‑season surge.
INJURY REPORT
Phoenix Mercury
Diana Taurasi — ACTIVE
Kahleah Copper — ACTIVE
Brittney Griner — OUT (ankle)
Natasha Cloud — ACTIVE
Sophie Cunningham — OUT (knee)
Rebecca Allen — OUT (hand)
Impact: Missing Griner and Cunningham continues to hurt Phoenix’s interior defense and spacing.
Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark — ACTIVE
Aliyah Boston — ACTIVE
Kelsey Mitchell — ACTIVE
Temi Fagbenle — OUT (foot)
Erica Wheeler — ACTIVE
Impact: Fever remain mostly healthy, with their core trio intact and playing heavy minutes.
PLAYER MATCHUPS TO WATCH
Caitlin Clark (IND) vs Natasha Cloud (PHX)
Cloud is one of the league’s most physical perimeter defenders, but Clark’s deep‑range shooting and transition playmaking have been matchup‑proof. Expect Cloud to pressure Clark full‑court, but Indiana will counter with high screens to free Clark for pull‑ups and skip passes.
Edge: Clark
Aliyah Boston (IND) vs Phoenix Frontcourt Committee
With Griner out, Phoenix relies on a rotation of smaller, less physical bigs. Boston should dominate the glass and command double‑teams in the post.
Edge: Boston (major)
Kahleah Copper (PHX) vs NaLyssa Smith (IND)
Copper’s slashing ability is Phoenix’s best offensive weapon. Smith’s athleticism helps, but Copper’s first step and mid‑range game remain elite.
Edge: Copper (slight)
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Phoenix Mercury (5–13)
Last 5: 1–4
Road Record: 2–7
Offensive Rating: 10th
Defensive Rating: 11th
Trend: Struggling without Griner; defensive breakdowns late in games
Strength: Copper’s scoring + Cloud’s playmaking
Weakness: Interior defense, rebounding, bench depth
Indiana Fever (10–7)
Last 5: 4–1
Home Record: 6–3
Offensive Rating: 5th
Defensive Rating: 7th
Trend: Playing their best basketball of the season; Clark‑Boston synergy improving
Strength: Transition offense, rebounding, three‑point shooting
Weakness: Turnovers, occasional defensive lapses on the perimeter
SERIES HISTORY
2024–2026 Combined: Phoenix leads 5–3
At Indianapolis: Teams split last 4
Last Meeting (2026): Fever won 92–84 behind 27 from Clark and 18/12 from Boston.
BETTING TRENDS
Phoenix Mercury
1–6 ATS in last 7
Under is 5–2 in last 7
0–4 ATS in last 4 road games
1–5 without Griner this month
Indiana Fever
4–1 ATS in last 5
Over is 6–3 in last 9
5–1 when scoring 85+ points
Clark averaging 22.4 PPG in last 5 home games
Head‑to‑Head
Over has hit in 4 of last 5
Home team has won 5 of last 6 matchups
GAME ODDS
Phoenix Mercury 176.5
Indiana Fever – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 23, 2026
