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Yahoo
6 hours ago
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New York and Minnesota still leading the way, both unbeaten heading into Commissioner's Cup play
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) shoots in front of Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots in front of Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots in front of Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) shoots in front of Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots in front of Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx picked up right where they left off last season when reaching the WNBA Finals. Both teams have gone undefeated through their first seven games this year with the Lynx set to host Phoenix on Tuesday night in a Commissioner's Cup matchup. Advertisement The Liberty and Lynx faced off last season in the in-season tournament final with Minnesota coming away with the victory. New York got revenge, winning the WNBA championship for the first time in franchise history. The two teams are each 7-0 this season, marking the latest that more than one franchise had been undefeated this long into the season since both the Lynx and Los Angeles Sparks started 2016 winning their first 11 games. New York has dominated its opponents so far, averaging 91.9 points a game, and winning by nearly 23 points a contest. That includes a 48-point victory over Connecticut, the second-largest margin of victory in WNBA history. Minnesota has been finding ways to win close contests. Before beating Golden State by 11 on Sunday, the Lynx had won their previous four games by a total of 18 points. Advertisement The Lynx and Liberty won't play in the regular season for a few more months with their four matchups coming in the span of a few weeks — the first of which is on July 30. Power poll rankings New York led the way as the No. 1 team in the power poll again this week. Minnesota was right behind in second. The national voting panel chose Phoenix third and Atlanta fourth. The Dream moved up three places. Las Vegas, Seattle and Indiana were the next three. Washington, Golden State and Chicago followed. Los Angeles, Dallas and Connecticut rounded out the poll. Commissioner's Cup The WNBA will play its annual in-season tournament over the next few weeks. Each team will play the other teams in their conference one time during that window. The West will have six games with the addition of expansion team Golden State. The East will play five. The teams with the best record in each conference will face off in the title game. The winning team receives a $500,000 cash prize pool to divvy up as well as each player on that squad will get $5,000 in cryptocurrency from Bitcoin. Advertisement Player of the week Allisha Gray of Atlanta earned Player of the Week honors for the second time in her career. The Dream guard, who also won the award in June 2023, averaged 26.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4 assists to help Atlanta win both its games last week on the road over Los Angeles and Seattle. Other players receiving consideration included A'ja Wilson of Las Vegas, Napheesa Collier of Minnesota and Sabrina Ionescu of New York. Game of the week Indiana at Chicago, Saturday. Caitlin Clark may still be sidelined with a quad strain for this rematch between the Fever and Sky. The game will be broadcast on CBS in primetime, the first for the network in WNBA history. ___ AP WNBA:
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Fever vs. Mystics odds, tips and betting trends - 6/3/2025
Fever vs. Mystics odds, tips and betting trends - 6/3/2025 The Washington Mystics (3-4) travel to face the Indiana Fever (2-4) after dropping three road games in a row. It begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. In its most recent game, Indiana lost to Connecticut, 85-83, at home. Its top scorers were Aliyah Boston (17 PTS, 8 AST, 80.0 FG%) and DeWanna Bonner (13 PTS, 2 STL, 57.1 FG%, 3-5 from 3PT). Washington fell at home to New York, 85-63, in its most recent game. Its top scorers were Brittney Sykes (20 PTS, 3 STL, 27.8 FG%) and Kiki Iriafen (12 PTS, 7 REB, 2 STL, 28.6 FG%). Here's everything you need to get ready for Tuesday's action. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply) Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics odds and betting lines WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 6:08 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Spread: Fever (-3.5) Fever (-3.5) Over/under: 161.5 161.5 Favorite: Fever (-165, bet $165 to win $100) Fever (-165, bet $165 to win $100) Underdog: Mystics (+140, bet $100 to win $140) Fever moneyline insights The Fever have been favored on the moneyline five total times this season. They've gone 2-3 in those games. Indiana is 2-3 (winning 40% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -165 or shorter. The Fever have an implied moneyline win probability of 62.3% in this game. Indiana and its opponents have scored more than 161.5 points in three of six games this season. The average total in Fever matchups this year is 168.3, 6.8 more points than this game's over/under. Mystics moneyline insights The Mystics have been underdogs in five games this season and won two (40%) of those contests. Indiana is 2-3 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +140 or more on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win by the Mystics based on the moneyline is 41.7%. The Mystics and their opponents have scored more than 161.5 combined points twice this season. The average total for Washington's games this season has been 162.1, 0.6 more points than this matchup's over/under. Fever vs. Mystics: Live streaming info & game time Game day: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Game time: 7 p.m. ET 7 p.m. ET Stadium: Gainbridge Fieldhouse Gainbridge Fieldhouse TV channel: NBA TV, MeTV Indianapolis, and MNMT NBA TV, MeTV Indianapolis, and MNMT Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply)
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark Held Back After Aliyah Boston Mistake
Caitlin Clark Held Back After Aliyah Boston Mistake originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After Caitlin Clark was ruled out for at least two weeks with a quad strain, the Indiana Fever have now lost three straight games. Advertisement On Friday, the Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun, the only winless team remaining in the WNBA, by a final score of 85-83 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Aliyah Boston helped keep Indiana afloat despite trailing by double digits, tallying 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, five rebounds and eight assists. However, Boston came just one challenge away from fouling out. With 9:33 remaining in the fourth quarter, the officials called a questionable foul on Boston, which would have marked her fifth of the game. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and forward Aliyah BostonEmily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images The Fever were forced to use their first challenge of the day, hoping to keep Boston out of foul trouble. The challenge was successful, and Indiana retained their timeout, dropping Boston's foul count back down to four. She picked up her fifth later in the fourth. Advertisement During the review of the play, Clark decided to get involved with the officials. According to the Indy Star's Chloe Peterson, Fever assistant coach Karima Christmas-Kelly held her back after she argued the eventual overturned call. "AB is called for her fifth foul, and the Fever immediately contest," Peterson wrote on X. "Karima Christmas-Kelly needed to hold CC back from talking too much to the officials. Fever are challenging the call." Although the Fever lost their second-straight without Clark, they may have some other issues on the horizon. Both point guard Sydney Colson (left leg), Clark's replacement, and Sophie Cunningham (right ankle) suffered game-ending injuries. Advertisement The Fever will have a much-needed weekend off before their next game, facing Brittney Sykes and the Washington Mystics for the second time this year on Tuesday. Related: Angel Reese Getting Praised For 1.7 Million Lead Over Caitlin Clark This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Indiana Fever Make Announcement After Third Straight Loss
Indiana Fever Make Announcement After Third Straight Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Amid Caitlin Clark's absence, the Indiana Fever have found themselves on a three-game losing streak early into the 2025 WNBA season. Advertisement On Sunday, Aliyah Boston and the Fever returned home, only to lose to the last winless team in the league, falling to the Connecticut Sun 85-83. Clark has been out over Indiana's last two games thanks to a left quad strain she suffered in Saturday's loss to the New York Liberty. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star will be out for a minimum of two weeks, making her earliest possible return on June 10 against the Atlanta Dream. With Clark out for a few games, the Fever have needed someone to step up, and Boston has helped carry that load. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and forward DeWanna Bonner© Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Against the Sun, Boston was one of the top performers, finishing with 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, five rebounds and eight assists. Newcomer DeWanna Bonner also played a key role in the fourth quarter, knocking down three 3-pointers to help the Fever erase a 15-point deficit. Advertisement But it was Boston who won Indiana's version of the Player of the Game award. After the loss, the Fever took to social media to announce the former South Carolina forward as Friday night's "Stat Leader of the Game." Boston has been solid for Indiana, entering Friday's game with 16.8 points on 62.5% shooting, 10.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. But she could be asked to do even more going forward after the Fever were dealt two more injuries against Connecticut. Guards Sydney Colson (left leg) and Sophie Cunningham (right ankle) were forced to leave the game early, never to return. Indiana will have three days off before their next game on Tuesday against the Washington Mystics. Then, they will travel to Chicago to face Angel Reese and the Sky on Saturday, June 7. Advertisement Related: Caitlin Clark Held Back After Aliyah Boston Mistake This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Caitlin Clark trolls Knicks star Jalen Brunson with brutal celebration from courtside seats in Indiana
Not only do WNBA players talk trash like their NBA counterparts, but they don't even need to be playing to get in on the smack. Take Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who had a front-row seat with teammates Aliyah Boston and Lexie Hull on Saturday as the Pacers advanced to the NBA Finals with a Game 6 win over the visiting New York Knicks. Having been sidelined with a quadriceps injury for the last week, Clark couldn't help but reveal her competitive side to Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, who famously celebrates big moments by dramatically stroking his own chin. So, when Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton drained a key 3-pointer in Indiana's 125-108 Game 6 win, Clark couldn't help but respond in kind. 'Cold celebration Caitlin Clark,' one fan wrote on X alongside a clip of Clark stroking her chin, a la Brunson. There's no real explanation behind the celebration, which typically involves Brunson sticking out his thumb, index and ring fingers to signify a made 3-pointer. 'It truly came out of nowhere and it truly has no meaning other than three points on the board,' Brunson told the New York Post's Stefan Bondy in 2024. 'I just kind of stuck with it because it was unique and nobody was doing it.' Clark's desire to talk trash during games isn't exactly a secret. In fact, Connecticut Huskies coach Geno Auriemma says WNBA players have been physical with Clark in response to her frequent chatter. 'When people talk about in the WNBA, 'Why are these people beating up Caitlin Clark?,' it's because she talks a lot of s*** on the court,' Auriemma told the Make A Difference podcast in 2024. 'That's what makes her good. So she's not like this angel walking out there and everybody else is beating her up. 'No, she's got a lot to say. She's a lot like [former Connecticut star Paige Bueckers], those guys have a lot to say, they just do it subtly, and they're tough,' Auriemma continued. 'We need more of that.'
