The Indiana Fever secured their third consecutive victory, defeating the Connecticut Sun 77-70 in a highly anticipated matchup at Boston’s TD Garden on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The game, which marked only the second WNBA contest ever held at the home of the Boston Celtics, drew a sold-out crowd, a testament to the immense draw of Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown was notably in attendance, sitting courtside and interacting with fans (USA Today).
The decision to move the game from the Sun’s usual home, the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut (capacity approximately 10,000), to the much larger TD Garden, mirrored a trend seen across the league as teams accommodate the unprecedented demand generated by Clark. Last year’s WNBA game at TD Garden, featuring the Sun and Los Angeles Sparks, sold 19,156 tickets (USA Today).
The game itself was a back-and-forth affair in the first half, featuring seven lead changes. The Fever started hot, hitting their first eight shots and building an early nine-point lead, only for the Sun to respond with an 11-3 run. Indiana ultimately held a slim 29-28 lead after the first quarter and a 44-42 advantage at halftime. Despite the Fever shooting 52.9% from the field in the first half compared to the Sun’s 41.9%, Connecticut dominated the boards, outrebounding Indiana 23-16 (USA Today).
While the Fever secured the win, Caitlin Clark continued to grapple with a shooting slump, particularly from beyond the arc on the road. She finished the game with 8 points on 3-of-11 shooting from the field, including 0-of-5 from three-point range, along with 7 rebounds and 6 assists (ESPN). Her frustrations were evident in the third quarter when she had to be held back by team personnel after a heated exchange with a referee (USA Today). Clark’s road three-point shooting woes have been pronounced this season, with her hitting just 1-of-33 from deep on the road prior to this game, and going 0-of-5 in this contest.
Despite Clark’s struggles, her teammates stepped up significantly. Natasha Howard led the Fever with an impressive 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting and a game-high 12 rebounds. Kelsey Mitchell contributed 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting, while Aliyah Boston added 11 points and 6 rebounds (ESPN). For the Connecticut Sun, veteran Tina Charles was a dominant force, leading all scorers with 20 points and pulling down 11 rebounds, along with 3 assists (ESPN). Charles had stated pre-game that the Sun’s plan was to "keep making it hard for Caitlin (Clark), she’s the heart of the snake" (USA Today). Leila Lacan also chipped in 15 points for the Sun.
The Fever, now with a record of 11-10, entered the game on a two-game winning streak and have now extended it to three. The Sun, conversely, fell to 3-18, extending their losing streak to three games after snapping a 10-game skid last week (ESPN). The two teams have a history of physical encounters, with their previous meeting on June 17, 2025, ending in an 88-71 Fever victory that included three late ejections (ESPN).
Looking ahead, Caitlin Clark is set to participate in the WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest on Friday, July 18, 2025, as part of the 2025 WNBA All-Star festivities, where she will also serve as a team captain. Despite her current 28.9% three-point shooting percentage this season, Clark expressed excitement about the event, stating, "It’s exciting. I’ve never participated in a 3-point competition or practiced before, so just go out there and have fun" (USA Today). The field for the contest includes 2023 champion Sabrina Ionescu and 2024 champion Allisha Gray (ESPN).
The Fever will quickly turn around for the second game of a back-to-back before the All-Star break, facing the New York Liberty on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
