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Indiana Fever Rout Sparks 111-87 Without Clark

6/28/2026

Summary

Indiana Fever Dominate

Indiana Fever beat Los Angeles Sparks 111-87 in Indianapolis on June 27, 2026.
Caitlin Clark missed the game with a back injury while the Sparks lacked Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink.
Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with a game-high 26 points.
Aliyah Boston added 17 points on 5-of-6 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds.
Tyasha Harris posted 16 points, five rebounds and three assists.

Summary

Alyssa Thomas Suspended

The WNBA warned the Indiana Fever for improperly reporting Caitlin Clark’s May 20 injury status.
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas was suspended one game and fined $1,000 after a Flagrant-2 strike to Clark’s throat.
Los Angeles Sparks lost 125-97 to the Toronto Tempo as Marina Mabrey tied the single-game scoring record with 53 points.
Markets on June 26 listed Fever at +1350 (BetMGM), +1700 (DraftKings) and +200 (FanDuel) for the 2026 championship.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1996, the WNBA launched its inaugural 1997 season with eight franchises, crowned by the Houston Comets’ championship. After early expansions in 1998 and 2000 raised the league to 16 teams, independent ownership began in 2002 and the roster stabilized at 15 teams by 2025. In 2026 two new clubs, including the league’s first Canadian team, joined the competition.

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Indiana Fever Dominate

Indiana Fever beat Los Angeles Sparks 111-87 in Indianapolis on June 27, 2026.
Caitlin Clark missed the game with a back injury while the Sparks lacked Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink.
Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with a game-high 26 points.
Aliyah Boston added 17 points on 5-of-6 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds.
Tyasha Harris posted 16 points, five rebounds and three assists.

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