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Indiana Fever Defeats Phoenix Mercury 86-77

Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury5-13
77
Indiana Fever
Indiana Fever10-7
86

Monday, June 22, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Indiana Fever 86, Phoenix Mercury 77, final. Our WNBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Phoenix Mercury vs Indiana Fever?

Indiana Fever beat Phoenix Mercury 86-77 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 22, 2026.

Who was favored in Phoenix Mercury vs Indiana Fever?

Indiana Fever were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -290 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.

The Indiana Fever secured a solid victory over the Phoenix Mercury with a final score of 86-77 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This win marks the Fever's third consecutive triumph in their series against the Mercury, having previously won two out of three meetings this season. The Fever's home record now stands at 10-7, while the Mercury's struggles continue, leaving them with a 5-13 record overall.

In their last ten games, the Fever have recorded a mixed performance with a record of 5-5, but they have recently faced challenges, losing their last two games before this matchup. They averaged 91.7 points scored while allowing 91.3 points in those games. Their recent games included a loss to the Atlanta Dream, where they fell 96-113, and another narrow defeat against the same team, losing 101-108 at home. However, they did manage to secure victories against teams like the Toronto Tempo (113-91) and the Connecticut Sun (85-75).

The Mercury, on the other hand, entered this game on a slight upward trend, having won their last match against the Seattle Storm (93-73), despite a prior record of 3-7 in their last ten games. They averaged 79.1 points scored and allowed 85.2 points during that stretch. Their recent performances included losses to the Las Vegas Aces (76-86) and the Los Angeles Sparks (102-111), but they also achieved wins against the Portland Fire (78-72) and Seattle Storm (72-68).

Home games have been favorable for the Fever, who have a 3-1 record at home in their last four games, while the Mercury have struggled on the road with a 1-3 record in their last four away games. The Fever's scoring average at home has been notably higher than the Mercury's away average, which has contributed to their overall success this season.

In terms of injuries, the Mercury faced significant challenges with several key players sidelined. Kelsey Plum and Kahleah Copper were out due to lower leg and ankle injuries, respectively, while Valeriane Ayayi, Kyara Linskens, and Jovana Nogic were also unavailable for this game due to non-injury-related issues. This left the Mercury with a depleted roster, impacting their performance against the Fever.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Fever with a spread of -7.5. The total points for the game were set at 177.5, with odds of -112.0 for the over and -108.0 for the under. The moneyline odds reflected Indiana's strong position at -290.0, while Phoenix was listed at 235.0.

As for the game conditions, the Fever played in front of a home crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, which has historically provided them with a supportive atmosphere. The Fever's ability to capitalize on their home advantage was evident in their performance, as they maintained a strong lead throughout the game.

Fans watching the game noted key moments, particularly in the fourth quarter, where scoring plays included free throws from Caitlin Clark and Monique Billings, as well as a three-pointer from Shay Ciezki. Valeriane Ayayi contributed significantly for the Mercury, making several free throws and a running layup, but it was not enough to overcome the Fever's lead.

Overall, the Fever's victory over the Mercury showcased their resilience and ability to perform at home, while the Mercury will need to regroup and address their injury issues as they continue their season.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsIND -7.5 177.5 o -112 / u -108 Phoenix Mercury +235 · Indiana Fever -290

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Injury report

  • Kelsey PlumOutLower LegPhoenix Mercury
  • Kahleah CopperOutAnklePhoenix Mercury
  • Valeriane AyayiOutNot Injury RelatedPhoenix Mercury
  • Kyara LinskensOutNot Injury RelatedPhoenix Mercury
  • Jovana NogicOutNot Injury RelatedPhoenix Mercury

Leaders

  • PointsCaitlin Clark24Indiana Fever
  • AssistsCaitlin Clark9Indiana Fever
  • ReboundsMonique Billings10Indiana Fever
  • PointsKahleah Copper20Phoenix Mercury
  • AssistsAlyssa Thomas9Phoenix Mercury
  • ReboundsNatasha Mack7Phoenix Mercury

Recent form

Indiana Fever

Last 10: 5-5Streak L291.7 scored · 91.3 allowed per game3-1 at home

  • L96-113at Atlanta DreamJun 20
  • L101-108vs Atlanta DreamJun 18
  • W113-91vs Toronto TempoJun 16
  • W85-75at Connecticut SunJun 13
  • W114-106vs Chicago SkyJun 11
  • W78-76at Washington MysticsJun 8
  • L75-83at New York LibertyJun 7
  • W83-71vs Atlanta DreamJun 4
  • L84-100at Portland FireMay 31
  • L88-90at Golden State ValkyriesMay 29

Phoenix Mercury

Last 10: 3-7Streak W179.1 scored · 85.2 allowed per game2-4 away

  • W93-73vs Seattle StormJun 20
  • L76-86vs Las Vegas AcesJun 18
  • L102-111vs Los Angeles SparksJun 14
  • L70-85at Dallas WingsJun 12
  • L81-87at Golden State ValkyriesJun 10
  • W78-72at Portland FireJun 6
  • W72-68at Seattle StormJun 4
  • L77-111vs Minnesota LynxJun 2
  • L68-75at New York LibertyMay 29
  • L74-84at New York LibertyMay 27

Standings

TeamGames behindLostStreakWin %Won
Minnesota-9L2.77531
Golden State211W4.72529
Las Vegas413W3.67527
Dallas716W4.60024
Portland1524L1.40016
Los Angeles1625W2.37515
Phoenix1726W1.35014
Seattle2332L1.2008
Atlanta-14W1.65026
Indiana-14W2.65026
New York216W1.60024
Washington216L1.60024
Chicago1125L3.37515
Toronto1529L4.27511
Connecticut1630L3.25010

Box score

StatPhoenix MercuryIndiana Fever
Field goals28-6827-64
Field goal %4142
Three-pointers5-2510-34
Three-point %2029
Free throws16-2122-29
Free throw %7676
Rebounds2939
Offensive rebounds812
Defensive rebounds2127
Assists1915
Steals56
Blocks22
Turnovers1214
Team turnovers11
Technical fouls24
Technical fouls, total24
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers1917
Fast-break points1410
Points in the paint4026
Fouls2523
Largest lead1621
Lead changes44
Time in front3955

How the scoring went

  1. 3rd Quarter46-58Monique Billings makes free throw 1 of 1
  2. 3rd Quarter46-60Monique Billings makes 4-foot layup (Caitlin Clark assists)
  3. 3rd Quarter46-62Caitlin Clark makes 10-foot two point shot
  4. 3rd Quarter49-62Noemie Brochant makes 26-foot three point jumper (Alyssa Thomas assists)
  5. 3rd Quarter50-62Kahleah Copper makes free throw 1 of 2
  6. 3rd Quarter50-64Kelsey Mitchell makes driving layup
  7. 3rd Quarter50-66Raven Johnson makes 8-foot running pullup jump shot
  8. 3rd Quarter50-68Kelsey Mitchell makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
  9. 3rd Quarter50-71Kelsey Mitchell makes 28-foot three point jumper (Raven Johnson assists)
  10. 3rd Quarter52-71Natasha Mack makes 2-foot layup (Valeriane Ayayi assists)
  11. 4th Quarter54-71Alyssa Thomas makes 7-foot fade away jump shot
  12. 4th Quarter54-73Caitlin Clark makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
  13. 4th Quarter55-73Kahleah Copper makes technical free throw
  14. 4th Quarter56-73Alyssa Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
  15. 4th Quarter57-73Alyssa Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
  16. 4th Quarter59-73Alyssa Thomas makes 4-foot layup (Valeriane Ayayi assists)
  17. 4th Quarter59-74Monique Billings makes free throw 1 of 2
  18. 4th Quarter60-74Kahleah Copper makes free throw 1 of 2
  19. 4th Quarter61-74Kahleah Copper makes free throw 2 of 2
  20. 4th Quarter61-75Caitlin Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
  21. 4th Quarter61-76Caitlin Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
  22. 4th Quarter61-78Monique Billings makes running layup (Caitlin Clark assists)
  23. 4th Quarter63-78Kahleah Copper makes running layup (Alyssa Thomas assists)
  24. 4th Quarter64-78Valeriane Ayayi makes free throw 1 of 2
  25. 4th Quarter65-78Valeriane Ayayi makes free throw 2 of 2
  26. 4th Quarter65-79Sophie Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
  27. 4th Quarter65-80Sophie Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
  28. 4th Quarter65-81Aliyah Boston makes free throw 2 of 2
  29. 4th Quarter66-81Valeriane Ayayi makes free throw 1 of 2
  30. 4th Quarter67-81Valeriane Ayayi makes free throw 2 of 2
  31. 4th Quarter69-81Noemie Brochant makes 3-foot floating jump shot (Alyssa Thomas assists)
  32. 4th Quarter69-83Kelsey Mitchell makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
  33. 4th Quarter69-84Caitlin Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
  34. 4th Quarter69-85Monique Billings makes free throw 2 of 2
  35. 4th Quarter70-85Valeriane Ayayi makes free throw 1 of 2
  36. 4th Quarter71-85Valeriane Ayayi makes free throw 2 of 2
  37. 4th Quarter74-85Shay Ciezki makes 27-foot three pointer
  38. 4th Quarter74-86Makayla Timpson makes free throw 1 of 2
  39. 4th Quarter76-86Valeriane Ayayi makes running layup
  40. 4th Quarter77-86Valeriane Ayayi makes free throw 1 of 1

Win probability

Above the line favours Indiana Fever, below favours Phoenix Mercury.

Venue

  • Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis, IN
  • Attendance15198
  • OfficialsAmy Bonner, Ryan Johnson, Gerda Gatling

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