Indiana secured its fifth straight win in Fever vs Storm match with a gritty 78–74 away triumph over Seattle. Natasha Howard (21 pts), Sophie Cunningham (17 pts) and franchise icon Aliyah Boston (16 pts, 12 rebounds) led the charge as the Fever hold firm without Caitlin Clark. Full recap, broadcast info, stats, standings and what’s next.
🏁 Fever vs Storm Details
The Indiana Fever (17–12) extended their winning streak to five games with a comeback 78–74 road win over the Seattle Storm (16–13) on August 3, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena. Indiana overcame a late Thunder 20–20 tie with crucial baskets from Kelsey Mitchell and a Boston free throw sealing the result.
🌟 Player Highlights & Key Stats
- Natasha Howard dominated with 21 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, shooting 10 for 12 from the field.
- Sophie Cunningham added a season-high 17 points, including a perfect 3 for 3 from beyond the arc.
- Aliyah Boston recorded a milestone sixth consecutive double-double (16 pts, 12 reb) breaking franchise history in just 109 games.
Albson’s 14th of the season now ranks second most in WNBA behind Angel Reese.
⚖ Game Flow & Strategic Breakdown
Indiana led 42–34 at halftime after spikes from Howard and Cunningham. Though Seattle cut the deficit in the third the Fever extended again building a 12-point lead in the fourth only for Skylar Diggins’ three point play to bring the Storm within a point late. Kelsey Mitchell’s clutch layup and Boston’s late free throw ensured the win.
🏆 Season Context & Absence of Caitlin Clark
Indiana has now strung together five straight wins matching their longest streak in over a decade. Remarkably they are 9–7 in games without Caitlin Clark who remains sidelined with a groin injury.
The Fever’s depth highlighted by Maxwell’s and Cunningham’s scoring surge is fueling success even without their superstar rookie.
frames from our fifth straight win 🎉 pic.twitter.com/kNU84FH5eB
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) August 3, 2025
📺 Broadcast Details & Where to Watch
This afternoon matchup tipped off at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET and was available on ABC in Seattle with streaming on ESPN+ and WNBA League Pass nationally.
Attendance reached 16,819 fans including Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles.
📊 Standings & Playoff Picture
Following the win Indiana remains third in the Eastern Conference trailing New York (18–10) and Atlanta (18–11). In the West Seattle fell to 16–13 dropping four games back of Phoenix with playoff seeding implications tightening.
🔧 Key Themes & Storylines
- Boston Ascending: Averaging a league-leading 61.7% FG this season and rising as a dominant center and passer.
- Cunningham’s Consistency: Stepping up alongside Boston and Howard highlighted by efficient shooting (5-of-6 night).
- Depth Driven Success: Despite Clark’s absence the Fever’s bench continues to deliver.
Seattle’s veteran core including Diggins, Ogwumike and Williams couldn’t convert key late game opportunities.