Fever Defeat Chicago Sky 71 70

Indiana Fever Earn First Home Win of Season

Fever Defeat Chicago Sky 71-70

NaLyssa Smith Leads Fever with 17 Points

The Indiana Fever secured their first home win of the 2024 season with a narrow 71-70 victory over the Chicago Sky on Friday, June 1st. NaLyssa Smith led the Fever with 17 points, while the Sky's Candace Parker scored a team-high 16 points.

The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with the Fever and Sky trading baskets. The Fever held a slight 19-18 lead after the first 10 minutes of play.

The Fever extended their lead to six points in the second quarter, but the Sky came roaring back to take a 37-36 lead at halftime.

The third quarter was all Fever, as they outscored the Sky 22-13 to take a 58-50 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Sky made a late push in the fourth quarter, but the Fever held on for the 71-70 victory.

The Fever's next game is on Sunday, June 3rd, when they host the Dallas Wings. The Sky's next game is on Saturday, June 2nd, when they travel to face the Las Vegas Aces.