The Connecticut Sun are set to face off against the Indiana Fever in Game 2 of the First Round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs. Fans are eagerly asking, “What Time Is The Indiana Fever Game Tonight?” Here’s what you need to know.
Game Details
The Connecticut Sun (28-12, 1-0) will host the Indiana Fever (20-20, 0-1) on Wednesday, September 25, at 7:30 PM ET. The game will be held at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Currently, the Sun lead the best-of-three series 1-0 and aim to advance to the WNBA Semifinals with a victory tonight. Viewers can catch the game on ESPN, or stream it live via the ESPN app.
Last Game Recap
In Game 1, the Connecticut Sun dominated the Indiana Fever with a final score of 93-69. Marina Mabrey shone brightly, scoring a postseason career-high of 27 points, along with three rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes coming off the bench. Mabrey’s performance set a new WNBA postseason record for the most points scored by a player coming off the bench. Alyssa Thomas also made headlines with her fourth postseason triple-double and 15th of her career (11 regular season), recording 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists. Notably, this marked her second triple-double of the season against the Indiana Fever, the first occurring during the Sun’s season opener on May 14.
Postseason Achievements on the Horizon
Several Connecticut Sun players are approaching significant milestones in their postseason careers:
- DeWanna Bonner is just one game away from tying Lindsay Whalen for the most games played in WNBA postseason history (82).
- Bonner also needs 40 more points to move into third place for all-time postseason scoring and 19 rebounds to secure third place for all-time postseason rebounding.
- Alyssa Thomas’s 13 assists in the previous game propelled her to sixth place for all-time assists in WNBA postseason history, with a total of 260.
Historical Matchups
Historically, the Connecticut Sun have a strong record against the Indiana Fever during the regular season, with 58 wins and 32 losses. In postseason play, the Sun hold a 5-4 record against the Fever. Their first playoff encounter was in the 2005 Eastern Conference Finals, where the Sun swept the Fever 2-0. Indiana returned the favor in the 2007 Eastern Conference Semifinals, winning the series 2-1.
Their most recent playoff clash prior to this year was 12 years ago in the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals, which the Fever won 2-1, ultimately leading to their WNBA Finals victory that season. During the 2024 regular season, the Sun had a 3-1 record against the Fever, ending their winning streak against Indiana since the 2021 season. Indiana’s Head Coach, Christie Sides, is currently in her second season and has a 1-7 regular season record and a 0-1 postseason record against the Sun.
What to Expect Tonight
As fans anticipate “what time is the Indiana Fever game tonight,” the Connecticut Sun are favored to win, building on their momentum from Game 1. The Fever will need to make significant adjustments to counter the Sun’s strong offense and Alyssa Thomas’s playmaking ability to stay competitive.
Don’t Miss Out
Tune in to ESPN or stream the game on the ESPN app at 7:30 PM ET to see if the Connecticut Sun can secure their spot in the WNBA Semifinals or if the Indiana Fever can mount a comeback.
