Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 12, 2024

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Jul 12, 2024 8:11 AM
On Friday, July 12, 2024, at 7:30 PM, the Phoenix Mercury will face off against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Following a 32-point performance, Copper will lead the charge for Phoenix as they look to even the regular season series. Indiana currently holds a 1-0 advantage in the series, but the Mercury are determined to come out on top in this WNBA matchup.
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Mercury vs Fever statistics

Stat Mercury Fever
Streak W3 L1
Last Ten Games 6-4 6-4
Points Per Game 83.8 80.7
Rebounds Per Game 32.3 34.0
Assists Per Game 19.8 19.9
Blocks Per Game 4.7 4.5
Steals Per Game 7.1 6.0
Field Goal % 43.8 44.3
Three Point % 33.6 34.5
Points Against 84.7 87.3

Indiana Fever recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/10/24 vs Washington Mystics L 89-84
7/6/24 vs New York Liberty W 83-78
7/2/24 @ Las Vegas Aces L 88-69
6/30/24 @ Phoenix Mercury W 88-82
6/27/24 @ Seattle Storm L 89-77

Phoenix Mercury recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/10/24 vs Dallas Wings W 100-84
7/7/24 @ Los Angeles Sparks W 84-78
7/3/24 @ Dallas Wings W 104-96
7/1/24 vs Connecticut Sun L 83-72
6/30/24 vs Indiana Fever L 88-82

Mercury vs Fever predictions

Kahleah Copper recently stunned fans with a whopping 32-point performance, and all eyes will be on her as the Phoenix Mercury prepare to take on the Indiana Fever. Given her rising form, the energy she's likely to bring to the court could provide a serious edge for Mercury. With Natasha Cloud dishing out over seven assists per game, facilitating the plays and disrupting the Fever's defense, Phoenix fans have every reason to be optimistic. On the rebounding front, Natasha Mack’s presence in the paint could be a key factor, considering she's pulling down an average of five rebounds per game.

Meanwhile, the Indiana IS keeping fans on the edge of their seats, thanks in large part to Caitlin Clark’s all-around prowess. Scoring an average of 16.7 points and contributing 7.6 assists per game, Clark's dynamic playmaking skills certainly pose a notable threat to the Mercury. Besides her scoring and assisting, Aliyah Boston’s dominance under the hoops with an impressive 8.3 rebounds per game gives the Fever a strong presence in the rebounding department, which might just balance out the clash on the boards.

Picking a winner in this matchup is tricky, especially with both teams showing strong potential in their recent games. However, considering the powerhouse performances and the tactical edge provided by Phoenix’s key players, the Mercury might have just enough momentum to carry them through. Phoenix fans, could this game add another win to your column? It certainly looks promising, but as always, the game's outcome hangs tantalizingly in the balance until the final buzzer.

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Mercury vs Fever game info

Venue Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Location Indianapolis, IN
Tip-off Fri 7:30 PM
TV ION

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