Key facts
- The Indiana Fever (6-5) are hosting the Chicago Sky (4-8) on Thursday.
- Indiana is aiming for its fifth consecutive home win.
- Caitlin Clark is averaging 18.7 points for the Fever.
- Kamilla Cardoso leads the Sky with 12.3 points and 9 rebounds per game.
- The Sky are missing key players due to injuries.
The Indiana Fever are set to host the Chicago Sky on Thursday, with the Fever aiming to secure their fifth consecutive home victory. Indiana enters the matchup with a 6-5 overall record and a 2-2 standing in the Eastern Conference, while Chicago holds a 4-8 record and a 1-4 conference record.
The Fever have demonstrated strength in games decided by at least 10 points, holding a 3-1 record in such contests. Indiana's offense averages 9.1 made 3-pointers per game, significantly more than the 6.8 allowed by Chicago. The Fever's defense allows an average of 85.6 points, while the Sky score an average of 80.2 points per game.
Individually, Caitlin Clark is averaging 18.7 points for the Fever, and Kelsey Mitchell has averaged 19.6 points over the last 10 games. For the Sky, Kamilla Cardoso is a key contributor, averaging 12.3 points, nine rebounds, and 1.9 blocks. Rachel Banham has averaged 1.3 made 3-pointers over Chicago's last 10 games.
The Sky are facing significant injury challenges, with Courtney Vandersloot (knee), Rickea Jackson (season-ending knee injury), and DiJonai Carrington (foot) all listed as out.