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The Indiana Fever play their final game before the WNBA All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 22, against the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The Fever (16-10) have won seven of their last 10 games. Caitlin Clark is averaging 20.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game for Indiana. Kelsey Mitchell is adding 23.3 points and Aliyah Boston 17.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. All three will represent Indiana at the All-Star Game in Chicago on Saturday, July 25.
The Sun (7-19) started the season 2-15 and have won five of their last 10 games. Brittney Griner is averaging 14.1 points and Leila Lacan adds 12.9 points a game. The Sun have no players in the All-Star Game.
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The Fever previously won the first matchup between both team, 85-75 on June 13 when Clark scored 25. USA TODAY Sports is providing live updates and highlights from Wednesday's matchup:
Caitlin Clark perfect from 3-point line
Clark is up to 17 points on the night, shooting a perfect 5-of-5 from the 3-point line with 8:45 remaining in the second quarter.
End of Q1: Fever 36, Sun 26
The Fever can't miss. Indiana shot a staggering 68% from the field and 5-of-8 from the 3-point line in the first quarter to build a 10-point lead over the Sun heading into the second quarter.
Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark led the way with 11 points each. Mitchell is 4-of-6 from the field and 2-of-3 from the 3-point line, while Clark is 4-of-5 from the field and 3-of-3 from deep. Aliyah Boston added six points.
The Sun haven't been able to connect from the 3-point line yet, going 0-of-5 from beyond the arc in the first quarter. Leila Lacan has a team-high eight points for the Sun.
Caitlin Clark hot from 3-point line
Fever guard Caitlin Clark won't participate in the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest, but fans got a preview of what it would be like if she were in the field after Clark knocked down three 3-pointers in the first four minutes of Wednesday's matchup against the Sun.
Clark opened scoring for the Fever with a 3-pointer just 19 seconds into the game. She knocked down her second 1:13 into the matchup and her third 3-point came 3:55 into the first quarter. Clark is up to 11 points in four minutes, shooting 4-of-4 from the field and 3-of-3 from the 3-point line.
Fever vs. Sun tips off
We're underway at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
What time is Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun?
- Date: Wednesday, July 22
- Time: 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT)
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)
The Fever and Sun play at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 22, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
What TV channel is Connecticut Sun vs Indiana Fever on today?
- TV: USA Network
Indiana Fever starters
Connecticut Sun starters
Indiana Fever injury report
All-Star guard Caitlin Clark will play in Wednesday's matchup against the Sun, while rookie guard Raven Johnson was ruled out after suffering a lower body injury during warmups.
Connecticut Sun injury report
Sun guard Saniya Rivers is available to play Wednesday against the Fever.
Caitlin Clark declines to participate in 2026 WNBA 3-point Contest
Caitlin Clark's highly-anticipated debut in the WNBA 3-point contest was abruptly canceled last year after untimely injuries derailed her season. The Indiana Fever guard won't participate this year either.
Clark declined an invitation to participate in the 2026 WNBA 3-point contest in Chicago, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports on Tuesday, July 21. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they're not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Read Cydney Henderson's full story here.
Caitlin Clark named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Clark was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week after she became the first player in WNBA history to record 45 points and 10 assists in the Fever's 110-107 win over the Seattle Storm on July 17. She knocked down six 3-pointers in the win to set a new career-high and Fever scoring record.
Indiana Fever roster
Connecticut Sun roster
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Indiana Fever vs Connecticut Sun live updates: Highlights, score
