Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury: Preview, Predictions and Picks for June 30, 2024

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Jun 30, 2024 8:11 AM
The Phoenix Mercury, riding a strong 7-2 home record, welcome the Indiana Fever to the Footprint Center on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The Mercury look to build on their recent success, while the Fever aim to improve their 3-8 road record. This WNBA matchup promises to be an exciting clash between the 9-8 Mercury and the 7-12 Fever.
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Indiana Fever
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Fever vs Mercury statistics

Stat Fever Mercury
Streak L2 W1
Last Ten Games 6-4 6-4
Points Per Game 80.7 82.4
Rebounds Per Game 32.9 34.2
Assists Per Game 20.1 19.8
Blocks Per Game 4.6 5.1
Steals Per Game 6.0 7.4
Field Goal % 44.2 42.6
Three Point % 35.9 33.3
Points Against 87.9 84.4

Phoenix Mercury recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/28/24 vs Los Angeles Sparks W 92-78
6/22/24 @ Minnesota Lynx L 73-60
6/18/24 vs New York Liberty W 99-93
6/16/24 vs Seattle Storm W 87-78
6/13/24 vs Las Vegas Aces L 103-99

Indiana Fever recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/27/24 @ Seattle Storm L 89-77
6/23/24 @ Chicago Sky L 88-87
6/21/24 @ Atlanta Dream W 91-79
6/19/24 vs Washington Mystics W 88-81
6/16/24 vs Chicago Sky W 91-83

Fever vs Mercury predictions

Kelsey Mitchell has been putting up some solid numbers this season for Indiana Fever, averaging 16.3 points per game. Coming into this game against Phoenix Mercury, Mitchell is undoubtedly set to light up the scoreboard once again, as her agility and sharpshooting continue to be a crucial asset for the Fever. Alongside Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, known for her commendable assist rate of 6.6 per game, seems poised to weave through Phoenix's defense and set up some significant scoring opportunities. And let’s not overlook Aliyah Boston, whose presence in the paint has been impressive with an average of 8.3 rebounds per game. Her ability to dominate the boards could very well turn the tide in favor of Indiana.

On the flip side, Phoenix Mercury's Kahleah Copper has been nothing short of spectacular, coming off a whopping 24-point performance. Riding this wave of momentum, it's quite likely she'll continue to be a major threat, leveraging her scoring prowess to keep the scoreboard ticking. Assisting her is Natasha Cloud, whose court vision and pass-first mentality, reflected in her 7.1 assists per game, could dissect even the tightest defenses. Natasha Mack will also need to hold her fort in the rebounding department to limit Indiana's second-chance points and keep the momentum with Phoenix.

Given the current dynamics and streaks, while Indiana shows promise with its key players stepping up, Phoenix's home advantage at the Footprint Center and their overall strong performance this season might tilt the scales. Phoenix Mercury seems to have the edge, not just in terms of player statistics but also their cohesive gameplay. So, if I had to nudge towards a probable winner, it’d be Phoenix, likely securing a victory with their solid defense and high-scoring offense. What’s your take? Could Indiana pull an upset, or will Phoenix ride Copper's hot streak to another win?

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Fever vs Mercury game info

Venue Footprint Center
Location Phoenix, AZ
Tip-off Sun 3:00 PM
TV ESPN

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