Indiana Fever Defeats Chicago Sky 97-77 in WNBA Clash
Friday, September 5, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Gainbridge Fieldhouse
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Who won Chicago Sky vs Indiana Fever?
Indiana Fever beat Chicago Sky 97-77 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 5, 2025.
The Indiana Fever showcased their dominance over the Chicago Sky with a decisive 97-77 victory at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This win extends Indiana's winning streak against Chicago to five games in their current series, reflecting a strong trend in their head-to-head matchups, where Indiana has won seven of the last eight encounters.
In terms of recent form, the Fever have had a mixed bag of results in their last ten games, with a record of 4-6. They are currently on a two-game losing streak, having lost their previous match against the Phoenix Mercury 79-85 on September 3 and the Golden State Valkyries 63-75 on September 1. Despite this, Indiana has averaged 84.2 points scored while allowing 83.4 points during this stretch. At home, their record stands at 2-3 in the last five games, with an average of 79.4 points scored and 81.4 points allowed.
On the other hand, the Chicago Sky have struggled throughout the season, concluding the game with a record of 10-31. Their recent form has seen them win only two of their last ten games, with their latest victory coming against the Connecticut Sun, where they won 88-64 on September 4. This win snapped a streak of eight losses, but overall, the Sky have averaged 76.4 points scored and allowed 83.1 points during their last ten games. Their away performance has been particularly poor, with a record of 1-4 in their last five games.
In terms of injuries, the Chicago Sky faced significant challenges, missing key players Skylar Diggins (knee), DiJonai Carrington (foot), and Rickea Jackson (knee). This absence of talent undoubtedly impacted their performance against the Fever, who were able to capitalize on their weakened roster.
The market had priced Indiana as the strong favorites to win, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a complete lack of confidence in Chicago's ability to secure a victory. This reflects the disparity in performance and standings between the two teams this season.
Conditions at Gainbridge Fieldhouse were conducive for basketball, with the Fever taking full advantage of their home court. The Fever's scoring was highlighted by several key plays in the fourth quarter, including Aerial Powers' layup that capped off their scoring at 97 points. The Fever's ability to maintain pressure and control the game was evident, especially in the final quarter.
Viewers should have noted the Fever's offensive strategy, which was effective throughout the game, as they consistently found ways to score against a struggling Sky defense. The Fever's ability to adapt and exploit the Sky's weaknesses was a crucial factor in their victory.
Injury report
- Skylar DigginsOutKneeChicago Sky
- DiJonai CarringtonOutFootChicago Sky
- Rickea JacksonOutKneeChicago Sky
Leaders
- PointsKelsey Mitchell20Indiana Fever
- AssistsKelsey Mitchell8Indiana Fever
- ReboundsNatasha Howard7Indiana Fever
- PointsKamilla Cardoso18Chicago Sky
- AssistsKamilla Cardoso5Chicago Sky
- ReboundsElizabeth Williams11Chicago Sky
Recent form
Indiana Fever
Last 10: 4-6Streak L284.2 scored · 83.4 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L79-85at Phoenix MercurySep 3
- L63-75at Golden State ValkyriesSep 1
- W76-75at Los Angeles SparksAug 30
- W95-75vs Seattle StormAug 26
- L84-97at Minnesota LynxAug 24
- L90-95vs Minnesota LynxAug 22
- W99-93at Connecticut SunAug 17
- L84-88vs Washington MysticsAug 15
- L80-81vs Dallas WingsAug 12
- W92-70vs Chicago SkyAug 10
Chicago Sky
Last 10: 2-8Streak W176.4 scored · 83.1 allowed per game1-4 away
- W88-64vs Connecticut SunSep 4
- L69-79at Seattle StormAug 31
- L79-83at Phoenix MercuryAug 29
- L74-79vs Las Vegas AcesAug 26
- L84-94vs Connecticut SunAug 23
- W91-85at New York LibertyAug 21
- L88-94vs Seattle StormAug 20
- L59-90vs Golden State ValkyriesAug 15
- L62-71at Connecticut SunAug 13
- L70-92at Indiana FeverAug 10
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 14 | W1 | .650 | 26 |
| Indiana | - | 14 | W2 | .650 | 26 |
| New York | 2 | 16 | W1 | .600 | 24 |
| Washington | 2 | 16 | L1 | .600 | 24 |
| Chicago | 11 | 25 | L3 | .375 | 15 |
| Toronto | 15 | 29 | L4 | .275 | 11 |
| Connecticut | 16 | 30 | L3 | .250 | 10 |
Box score
| Stat | Chicago Sky | Indiana Fever |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-48 | 38-73 |
| Field goal % | 52 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 2-11 | 6-23 |
| Three-point % | 18 | 26 |
| Free throws | 25-33 | 15-19 |
| Free throw % | 76 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 23 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 15 |
| Assists | 18 | 27 |
| Steals | 2 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 23 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 28 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 50 |
| Fouls | 19 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 21 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter47-63Natasha Howard makes layup (Kelsey Mitchell assists)
- 3rd Quarter49-63Kamilla Cardoso makes 3-foot layup (Michaela Onyenwere assists)
- 3rd Quarter49-64Kelsey Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter49-65Kelsey Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter49-67Kelsey Mitchell makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter49-69Natasha Howard makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter50-69Elizabeth Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter51-69Elizabeth Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter52-69Michaela Onyenwere makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter52-72Shey Peddy makes 22-foot three point jumper (Aerial Powers assists)
- 3rd Quarter54-72Kamilla Cardoso makes 2-foot layup (Maddy Westbeld assists)
- 3rd Quarter56-72Maddy Westbeld makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter57-72Kamilla Cardoso makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter57-74Aerial Powers makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter58-74Kia Nurse makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter58-77Lexie Hull makes 24-foot three point jumper (Brianna Turner assists)
- 3rd Quarter59-77Kamilla Cardoso makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter60-77Kamilla Cardoso makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter60-78Kelsey Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter61-78Sevgi Uzun makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter63-78Elizabeth Williams makes driving layup (Rebecca Allen assists)
- 4th Quarter63-80Natasha Howard makes driving layup (Odyssey Sims assists)
- 4th Quarter65-80Ariel Atkins makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Elizabeth Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter65-82Aliyah Boston makes 6-foot two point shot (Odyssey Sims assists)
- 4th Quarter65-84Natasha Howard makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter67-84Michaela Onyenwere makes 6-foot two point shot (Rachel Banham assists)
- 4th Quarter68-84Michaela Onyenwere makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter68-86Aliyah Boston makes driving layup (Kelsey Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter68-88Brianna Turner makes 3-foot layup (Aerial Powers assists)
- 4th Quarter68-89Aliyah Boston makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter69-89Michaela Onyenwere makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter70-89Michaela Onyenwere makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter71-89Michaela Onyenwere makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter72-89Michaela Onyenwere makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter72-91Aerial Powers makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter72-93Makayla Timpson makes 5-foot two point shot (Aerial Powers assists)
- 4th Quarter75-93Maddy Westbeld makes 26-foot three point jumper (Elizabeth Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter75-95Makayla Timpson makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter77-95Maddy Westbeld makes 8-foot two point shot (Sevgi Uzun assists)
- 4th Quarter77-97Aerial Powers makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Indiana Fever, below favours Chicago Sky.
Venue
- Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis, IN
- Attendance16012
- OfficialsJeff Wooten, Eric Brewton, Toni Patillo
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