Scott Agness

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And… another one. Stephanie White was named WNBA Coach of the Month after leading the Fever to an 8-2 record in July. It’s her third time receiving the award, but the first with Indiana.

Caitlin Clark has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the third time this season. She averaged 26-5-9 last week. A'ja Wilson won it over in the Western Conference. The Fever and Aces meet on Thursday in Indy.

From the White Party & Fanatics Fest to recruiting LeBron, another WWE appearance, the World Cup Final and new Hali 1 colorways, it’s been an eventful few weeks for Tyrese Haliburton. But nothing tops another health milestone — and his wedding weekend. www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/tyrese-hal...

Life is good for Tyrese Haliburton after wedding weekend

The Pacers star married longtime girlfriend Jade Jones after an eventful few weeks that also included appearances with LeBron James, WWE and encouraging progress in his Achilles recovery.

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Fever trailed most of the game in a 108-100 loss in Minnesota. Used a 14-4 run to get to within two with 3mins left. Went 2-1 on road trip. - Mitchell scored 37 - Clark with 19/10a while ill - Olivia Miles had 28-4-6 - Fever's 6th straight game with 100+ Next: Thu. v LV

Makayla Timpson with a big defensive stand. Doing it against her mentor and friend, Natasha Howard, had to make it even more special. Leads to a Boston 3 at the other end. Lynx up five with 3:33 to play after IND 9-0 run.

ABC pxp announcer Ryan Ruocco notes that they saw Caitlin Clark "getting sick pregame, just before the start." I believe Boston has been under the weather this past week. Important notes. But they're really having to battle against the surging Lynx.

First minutes in two games for Myisha Hines-Allen with 2mins let in the 3Q. After Fever got to within six, the offense has stalled and Lynx have pushed it back to 12. MIN defense is making everything difficult. They have the No. 2 DRTG, only behind GSV.

Story of the first half was the Lynx's offense efficiency, able to get into what they wanted. They shot 65%, including 9/17 from deep. Fever trailing 64-53. Just seven turnovers combined. Clark has 11pts; Mitchell (23pts) has 20+ points and 3+ 3s in 14 consecutive games.

Caitlin Clark, who has double-digit FTAs in three of her last five games, takes her first FT with 2:37 left in the half. After a technical foul on Olivia Miles. Lynx, shooting a blistering 69%, have a double-digit lead. It's been a bad 2Q from Indiana.

Good timeout from Steph White. Offense getting bogged down and they've only made three FGs in the first 4mins. After being tied at 41, Lynx working a 8-0 spurt. Olivia Miles already has 17pts, 5asts in 11mins.

Kelsey Mitchell had the hot hand in the first quarter: 16pts, 3/3 from 3. (Last one was a long two). Lynx made everything difficult on Clark. Poor end to the quarter as the Fever fouled Caldwell with .1s left. Lynx lead 36-32.

Fever close out a three-game road trip with a matinee in Minneapolis (1 ET, ABC). They've won 9 of 11, including five in a row. Lynx (24-6) are atop the standings and haven't lost in nearly a month. Clark and Boston are good to go for Indiana.

Fever beat the Fire 112-98 for a season-best 5-game win streak. - Scored 100+ pts in all five (13x this season) - Clark responds with triple-double: 26-10-10 (SH rebounds too) - Mitchell (26) with 20+ pts for the 13th straight game - Timpson 15pts in 19mins Next: Sun. at MIN

For the second quarter in a row, Fever don't get a foul call on a 3 on the final possession. (Cunningham fouled after buzzer.) Still, they lead 56-47. Fever overcame a poor start to 2Q, outscored Fire 23-7 over the final 6+ mins. Clark has 17-8-3, Boston with 10. Just 6 TOs.

Remarkable finish by Caitlin Clark -- a 3-pointer, through contact (!!) — just beats the buzzer to end the 1st. Should be a four-point play, but no call. Fever leading Fire 27-25, shooting 50%.

Portland Fire doing exactly what they did last time vs. Fever — put size (6-3 rookie Nyadiew Puoch) and multiple bodies at Caitlin Clark, make everything difficult. She was kept to 6pts (1/7) back on May 30 ... Then attack and try to get her in actions at the other end.

All three Fever players who are probable — Clark, Boston, Billings — are available and will start tonight in Portland. A huge sigh of relief after Boston’s hard fall on her right knee in the 2Q of their last game. She did not return, as a precaution.

Positive update from the Fever: Aliyah Boston (right lower leg) listed as probable for Friday at Portland. She exited last game in the 2Q with an apparent right knee injury. Caitlin Clark and Monique Billings (left hip) also probable.