In the latest matchup between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky, the game proved to be a high-intensity contest, with both teams battling for dominance. The Chicago Sky emerged victorious, claiming a narrow win. Chicago’s performance was highlighted by solid shooting, as they finished with a slightly better field goal percentage (47%) compared to Indiana’s 45%. The Fever’s three-point shooting was strong at 45%, but Chicago’s balanced offense, with key contributions from Kahleah Copper, helped them edge out the Fever in crucial moments.
Rebounding was another close contest, with Indiana slightly ahead, securing 38 rebounds compared to Chicago’s 36. Notably, Candace Parker was instrumental for Chicago, contributing significantly on both ends of the floor. Despite Indiana’s efforts, including strong performances from Kelsey Mitchell and NaLyssa Smith, turnovers and missed opportunities in the final minutes hampered their chances of closing the game.
Chicago’s ball movement was also superior, leading the Fever with a 25-19 advantage in assists. Ultimately, the Sky’s defensive consistency and better play in critical moments allowed them to secure the win.
Indiana Fever match Player Stats
Player
Minutes
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Steals
Blocks
Turnovers
Field Goals Made
Field Goals Attempted
3-Point Field Goals Made
3-Point Field Goals Attempted
Kelsey Mitchell
35
22
3
5
2
0
3
9
18
3
5
NaLyssa Smith
33
18
10
1
1
2
2
8
15
2
3
Queen Egbo
22
8
6
1
0
0
1
3
7
0
0
Emily Engstler
25
6
7
2
1
1
2
3
8
0
1
Aliyah Boston
18
4
5
0
1
0
1
2
6
0
1
Victoria Vivians
20
5
2
0
0
1
1
2
5
1
3
Kristy Wallace
16
2
3
1
0
0
1
1
3
0
1
Bernadette O’Connell
10
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
4
0
1
Chicago Sky match Player Stats
Player
Minutes
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Steals
Blocks
Turnovers
Field Goals Made
Field Goals Attempted
3-Point Field Goals Made
3-Point Field Goals Attempted
Kahleah Copper
36
25
5
2
1
1
3
9
17
3
6
Courtney Vandersloot
38
11
3
7
2
0
2
5
12
1
4
Candace Parker
30
8
7
3
1
3
2
3
7
0
1
Rebekah Gardner
22
10
2
2
1
1
1
4
7
2
3
Alaina Coates
20
6
3
1
0
1
1
3
6
0
1
Emma Meesseman
24
7
5
2
0
2
1
2
5
0
1
Trinity Baptiste
13
2
4
0
1
0
0
1
4
0
0
Lauren Cox
10
2
1
0
0
0
1
1
3
0
0
Match Summary
Details
Information
Date
November 18, 2024
Final Score
Chicago Sky 92, Indiana Fever 85
Winner
Chicago Sky
Game Type
Regular Season
Location
Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis
Attendance
8,000 spectators
Game Duration
2 hours 15 minutes
Head to Head
Category
Indiana Fever
Chicago Sky
Wins
3
5
Losses
5
3
Recent Matchups
Indiana won 2 out of last 5
Chicago won 3 out of last 5
Points Scored
80.2 ppg
84.5 ppg
Defensive Rating
105.3
102.1
Player Comparison
Player
Indiana Fever
Chicago Sky
Kelsey Mitchell
22 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists
—
NaLyssa Smith
18 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist
—
Kahleah Copper
—
25 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists
Courtney Vandersloot
—
11 points, 7 assists, 3 rebounds
Candace Parker
—
8 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks
Upcoming Fixtures
Date
Team
Opponent
Location
November 22, 2024
Indiana Fever
Los Angeles Sparks
LA Staples Center
November 23, 2024
Chicago Sky
Seattle Storm
Chicago, Wintrust Arena
Team Lineups
Indiana Fever
Chicago Sky
Kelsey Mitchell
Kahleah Copper
NaLyssa Smith
Courtney Vandersloot
Queen Egbo
Candace Parker
Emily Engstler
Rebekah Gardner
Aliyah Boston
Emma Meesseman
Venue and Weather
Venue
Indiana Farmers Coliseum
Day & Date
Monday, November 18, 2024
Temperature
Temperature at Game Time: 68°F (20°C)
Weather
Clear skies, mild breeze
Player of the Match
Player
Performance
Kahleah Copper
25 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, Game-leading performance on both ends
Fans Reactions
Reactions
Comments
Positive
“Kahleah Copper was unstoppable today!”
Negative
“Indiana needs to work on their turnovers in key moments.”
Injuries
Player
Injury Status
Indiana Fever
Queen Egbo – Day-to-day with a sprained ankle
Chicago Sky
Emma Meesseman – Recovery from a mild calf strain
Coach Reactions
Coach
Comments
Indiana Fever Head Coach
“We need to tighten up our defense and protect the ball better in close games.”
Chicago Sky Head Coach
“Great team effort, but we can still improve on our shooting consistency.”