The Indiana Fever concluded their three-game Western Conference road trip on a high note, securing a decisive 94-86 victory over the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. This win, witnessed by an attendance of 18,343, was a significant turnaround for the Fever, who had struggled to maintain fourth-quarter leads in their previous two outings (IndyStar, ESPN).
The Fever’s triumph was spearheaded by a career-defining performance from forward Aliyah Boston, who poured in a career-high 31 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Boston’s efficiency was remarkable, shooting 13-of-18 from the field and 5-of-6 from the free-throw line (ESPN). She received strong support from guard Kelsey Mitchell, who added 26 points, including an impressive 5-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc. Lexie Hull also made a significant impact, scoring all 15 of her points in the second half and pulling down 11 rebounds, showcasing her clutch performance (IndyStar).
While Caitlin Clark had a quiet scoring night with just 6 points on 1-of-8 shooting from the field and 0-of-4 from three-point range, she contributed significantly in other areas, dishing out 5 assists and recording 3 steals by halftime (IndyStar). Damiris Dantas also chipped in with 10 first-half points before her upcoming departure to play for the Brazil national team in Eurobasket, which will see her miss five games for the Fever (IndyStar).
The Fever’s dominance on the boards was a key factor in their victory, as they outrebounded the Storm 38-21, including a notable 15 offensive rebounds. Indiana also displayed improved shooting efficiency, finishing the game with a 50.7% field goal percentage compared to Seattle’s 46.8% (ESPN).
For the Seattle Storm, who entered the game on a three-game winning streak, the loss snapped their momentum. Skylar Diggins led the Storm with 22 points, while former Fever fan favorite Erica Wheeler added 20 points. Nneka Ogwumike contributed 16 points, and Gabby Williams scored 11 points (IndyStar). Despite their efforts, the Storm struggled from long range, making only 28.6% of their three-point attempts (ESPN).
The game saw the Fever establish an early lead, finishing the first quarter up 27-24. They extended their lead significantly in the third quarter, outscoring the Storm 30-19 to take a 75-58 advantage into the final period. Despite Seattle’s attempts to cut into the deficit in the fourth quarter, Indiana held firm, preventing a repeat of their recent late-game collapses (IndyStar).
This crucial road victory brings the Indiana Fever’s season record to 7-7, placing them fourth in the Eastern Conference standings. The Seattle Storm now stand at 9-6, holding the third spot in the Western Conference (ESPN). Pre-game predictions had favored the Storm, with BetMGM listing them as 2.5-point favorites and ESPN’s matchup predictor giving them a 64.1% chance of winning, making the Fever’s victory an upset (IndyStar).
The Fever will look to carry this momentum into their next game as they return home to host the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday, June 26 (IndyStar). The team was without DeWanna Bonner due to personal reasons, while the Storm were missing Katie Lou Samuelson (IndyStar). This win marks a significant step for the Fever as they continue to find their rhythm in the WNBA season.
