Indiana Fever Complete Historic Season Sweep Over Chicago Sky..
On September 5, 2025, the Indiana Fever cemented their dominance over the Chicago Sky with a resounding 97-77 victory at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, completing a historic 5-0 season sweep. The Fever (22-20) showcased their depth and resilience, even without star guard Caitlin Clark, who announced she would miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to injury. This win, coupled with a Los Angeles Sparks loss to Atlanta, brought Indiana’s magic number to clinch a playoff berth down to one.
The Fever set the tone early, jumping to a 31-15 lead after the first quarter, fueled by All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell’s 13 points on 4-for-5 shooting. Mitchell finished with 20 points and eight assists, while Natasha Howard contributed 18 points, seven rebounds, and four steals. Odyssey Sims (13 points), Aliyah Boston (11 points, five assists), and Aerial Powers (10 points) rounded out five Fever players in double figures. Indiana’s relentless defense forced 24 Chicago turnovers, leading to 25 additional field goal attempts.
Chicago (10-31), already eliminated from playoff contention, played without leading rebounder Angel Reese, suspended after her eighth technical foul of the season. Kamilla Cardoso led the Sky with 18 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, but they couldn’t overcome Indiana’s early surge. The Fever’s 119-point cumulative margin over Chicago this season set a WNBA record for the largest point differential in a regular-season series.
With this victory, Indiana moved into a tie with sixth-place Seattle and holds a 2.5-game lead over the ninth-place Sparks. The Fever can secure a playoff spot with a win against the Washington Mystics on Sunday or a Sparks loss. As the regular season winds down, Indiana’s sweep signals their postseason readiness.
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