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00:03Welcome to WNBA Basketball on 2K Sports.
00:08We've got the Indiana Fever here with Tim Swartz and Brian Banifatemi.
00:12I'm Blake Suniga, and it's good to have you with us.
00:17I know you guys have your eyes on the guard matchup.
00:20There's a lot of talent in the backcourt.
00:22And I think that's something we could say for most of the games that we cover.
00:26There's just so many skilled guards in this league.
00:28Yeah, we're definitely spoiled in that regard.
00:31There's no shortage of premier guard play here in the W.
00:54Here we go.
00:58Tip-off goes to Indiana.
01:03Mitchell outside.
01:06Boston sets a screen.
01:08Back to Mitchell.
01:09There's the triple.
01:10Good.
01:11First shot, first basket.
01:13That play shows you that Mitchell doesn't have to be ball dominant to be effective.
01:17She can just catch and shoot.
01:19Here's Pau Pau.
01:20And it's Cunningham with the rebound.
01:22It's very dangerous to leave her open like that.
01:26Lucky break to the D that she missed it.
01:28Shot by Mitchell.
01:29No good.
01:30You know, it's rare to see players stick in the same place, especially in this era.
01:35So it's special seeing Kelsey Mitchell on the Fever.
01:38Well, she went second overall to Indiana back in 2018.
01:41And listen, there wasn't much winning for Mitchell her first six years in Indianapolis.
01:45But she never complained, and the Fever had turned things around.
01:50Now here's Pau Pau.
01:52And she uses the glass on the layup.
01:56Here's Mitchell.
02:01And just about a minute into this first quarter, strills it from outside.
02:05It's important that Mitchell keeps hitting from deep, because that's going to help open up the offense.
02:11Outside for Pau Pau.
02:13Pass to Juhas.
02:15Now here's Pau Pau.
02:17She's covered by Cunningham.
02:19Chuck up two right there.
02:21That's how to orchestrate for your teammate.
02:24Terrific pass.
02:28Now here's Mitchell.
02:30She's covered closely.
02:32Hines Allen can't get it to go.
02:37Here's Juhas.
02:40And Clark pulls it down.
02:44Mitchell outside.
02:47Let's go with a three.
02:49Can't score with that shot.
02:51It's her second miss against two made shots.
02:55Out to the right wing.
03:00She's covered by Mitchell.
03:03Pass to Vandersloot.
03:05Juhas.
03:08And Leah Boston grabs the miss.
03:12And here is Mitchell.
03:16Fires from deep.
03:17Hands it from downtown.
03:19Nice job by Mitchell.
03:21She's a primary scoring option in terms of talent, instincts, and productivity.
03:28To the left side wing.
03:33Now here's Pau Pau.
03:35She's covered by Cunningham.
03:37Shot clock at six.
03:39Juhas.
03:39And the layup is good.
03:41And Juhas is such a tough cover in the front court.
03:44With her size and skill, she really makes the defense work.
03:48And Juhas.
03:50Juhas outside.
03:51It's up and it's off the mark.
03:53One up.
03:53One knockdown.
03:58Inside.
03:59Pau Pau with it.
04:00Now Mitchell defending.
04:03Out to Vandersloot.
04:05Fires for three.
04:06Good on the three-point shot.
04:08And that ties it up.
04:10The defense has to respect Vandersloot's reign.
04:13Can't let her get space from those corner spots.
04:15Kaelin Clark outside.
04:17Rebound by Juhas.
04:19You don't want to give up that kind of look often.
04:21They're very lucky they didn't get burned.
04:26Pass to Pau Pau.
04:29Down it goes.
04:30Her third basket.
04:31He's now three for four.
04:34And it's the fever ball.
04:36When the fever won the 2024 draft lottery.
04:39I think everyone in the world knew who they were going to take.
04:42Kaelin Clark.
04:43Yeah, she's already had a massive impact on the fever and the league.
04:47On the floor, Clark's passing and limitless range are just tremendous weapons offensively.
04:52And then off the floor, I mean, I think the fever might be the hottest ticket around the W.
04:57They get it back.
04:59Juhas can't get it to go.
05:05Here's Mitchell.
05:08To the middle.
05:09And it's out of bounds to the fever as Indiana retains possession.
05:13Substitution on the court.
05:28Here's Clark.
05:29Mitchell outside.
05:33Fires the three.
05:35And Bell pulls it down.
05:37She may have been surprised to find herself so open.
05:40I mean, maybe that's why she missed.
05:42From deep.
05:43Gets a three-pointer to fall.
05:46Text him.
05:47Nice pat.
05:48Nice catch.
05:49Nice shot.
05:50The fever trailing.
05:55Mitchell with it.
05:57Nine points in the game.
05:59Can't get it to fall.
06:00That's the kind of D that did when she got the ball near the hoop.
06:03They were all over her.
06:05Hits it and gets hacked.
06:07That's a three-point play opportunity.
06:26And here's Harris.
06:28Fast to Walker Kimbrough.
06:30Takes the three.
06:31And Harris gets it to go.
06:33I love the poise and confidence Harris plays with.
06:37She doesn't hesitate on catch and shoot opportunities.
06:40Here's Johannes.
06:42One up, one down.
06:44She makes the first shot in this game.
06:45They need to get way more disruptive defensively.
06:49They just can't keep allowing these easy buckets.
06:51Get a little physical.
06:53Show some effort.
06:54Defensively, that's job number one.
06:57Effort.
06:58Nothing's easy inside.
07:00Yeah, nice play there.
07:01Boston is a dominant presence in the paint at both ends.
07:08Beyond the arc.
07:10It's hauled in by Boston.
07:12They haven't wasted any time getting into the swing of things on the boards.
07:16And even this early, that's a good omen for the rest of the game.
07:21Harris can't hit.
07:25Here's Harrison.
07:27And that concludes a back-and-forth, high-scoring first quarter of play.
07:32They lead by a bucket.
07:34And don't go away, as we'll be back with the action for the start of the second quarter in just
07:39a bit.
07:57And off we go.
07:58A close game, now entering the second quarter.
08:01Not too much trouble for them in the rebounding department,
08:03as they've really dominated the glass.
08:06Yeah, they've flexed their muscle down low and really limited second chances.
08:18Here's Johannes.
08:19Covered by Harris.
08:22Just good by Johannes.
08:24They've been getting it inside at every opportunity,
08:27and they're getting excellent results.
08:29You know, that's a winning formula.
08:31Pounding the ball down low.
08:33Being aggressive.
08:35You know, they're being very assertive offensively.
08:38Now here's Billings.
08:40Wyatt so far offensively, searching for first points of the game.
08:44Part of what makes Boston so good, you can run offense through her.
08:48Aliyan is a quality passer, good decision maker.
08:54Here's Johannes.
08:56Goes up and lays it in nice and easy.
08:59Pretty much all of their buckets coming from inside the paint now.
09:03I mean, there's more holes in their defense than in a block of Swiss cheese.
09:07Man, he's made me hungry.
09:09But that's right.
09:10Five of the last six makes were in tight.
09:13They've established themselves inside.
09:15Where's the cheese?
09:19Cheese guarded by Billings.
09:23Fast to Bell.
09:24Tries a three.
09:25It's good from long range.
09:27That's a heads-up play right there, guys.
09:30Not just on the assist, but also on the finish.
09:34Here's Harris.
09:38Now here's Boston.
09:42And here's Walker Kimbrough.
09:46Just five to shoot.
09:48Shoots from 14.
09:50The shot, no good.
09:52Well, controlling the boards, they're plus five in that category.
09:55Yeah, and look, rebounding, it's not a glamour stat,
09:58but you look at the scoreboard and you see the results.
10:01All the scoring in tight is coming at that end of the court.
10:05They found holes in the D, and they're really exploiting them.
10:08Timeout called the fever.
10:13And we are going to get through.
10:16We're going to get through.
10:18This is for the fans.
10:26Second quarter of play with around two minutes gone so far.
10:33Mitchell outside.
10:35Looking to end the run.
10:37Rebound by Uras.
10:39Even without that three ball dropping for her,
10:42the defense should have done way more on that last play.
10:45Yeah, I mean, the D's got to be better as a coach.
10:48You can't stand seeing her having that much space to get her shot off.
10:53It seems that every pass they make is leading to a score here.
10:57Just phenomenal ball movement.
10:59Everyone's looking for the best shot,
11:00and it's paid off during this run.
11:02Now here's Harris.
11:05Watches it.
11:07Indiana again missing.
11:09This offense, it just seems completely deflated.
11:12While at the other end, it's one bucket after another.
11:16This run is really getting out of hand.
11:18Making it ugly.
11:19Uras.
11:20He's guarded by Boston.
11:22Count the basket.
11:23This is crazy.
11:25Every shot they're taking right now is finding the mark.
11:29Literally every shot.
11:31They just aren't missing.
11:32Now here's Harris.
11:34Outside Cunningham.
11:37Again, a miss by the fever.
11:39They've got a big lead,
11:40not just on the scoreboard,
11:42but in the rebounding numbers too.
11:44Yeah, it's been a gritty performance
11:46and a physical brand of basketball,
11:48but hey, that's how you win.
11:50Bring your lunch pail.
11:51They're looking for a way to score here.
11:53Yeah, they've had a tough time taking the lid off.
11:55They've got to score.
11:56Basket counts.
11:58Soft touch around the rim.
12:00You don't want Harris to catch you out of position inside.
12:06Bell.
12:07She's covered by Cunningham.
12:11Here's Vandersloot.
12:13And it's good.
12:14Two points.
12:15Assists like that have typified their effort today.
12:18Great ball movement.
12:20Great ball movement indeed.
12:22That's an example of the difference
12:23in how these teams have operated offensively.
12:27Much more individual play at the other end.
12:31Pass to Bell.
12:37The shot comes out.
12:39So it's Indiana now.
12:41They trail by 14.
12:45Here's Cunningham.
12:46To the inside.
12:48Now here's Harris.
12:51Misses the three.
12:53It's rare to see her come up empty
12:55on such a wide open look.
12:59Up and in.
13:00Off to an efficient start.
13:02Two for three from the field.
13:04They've had assists now on their last three baskets.
13:08Everybody always thinks it's passing that gets you assists.
13:12But also their movement off the ball,
13:15it's created those opportunities.
13:17She keeps trying to force it up when she's guarded
13:21and she's just getting brick after brick.
13:24Here's my suggestion.
13:25Move the ball around.
13:28Off target with the free throw line, Jay.
13:39Second shot opportunity.
13:41And Bell pulls it down.
13:44And shot clock and game clock separated by less than six seconds.
13:58She's covered by Mitchell.
14:00Drops in the layup for two.
14:02Excellent work offensively to get that shot attempt
14:05into a can't miss area.
14:10Shot to stop the drought.
14:11And the layup is up and in.
14:14Now the defender just too slow.
14:16She got burnt for the layup.
14:17That was a speed mismatch all the way.
14:20So as we conclude the first half,
14:22so far barely one-sided.
14:25Up by 16.
14:27And we'll step away briefly,
14:28but get you right back out there
14:30for the start of the third quarter
14:31after the break.
14:37You know what time it is.
14:39Six thousand or failed half-corp shots.
14:42Please direct your attention to center court.
14:45Drums.
14:48They're thinking about the shot.
14:54And we'll do it.
14:55Yes, sir.
14:56You know what time it is.
15:46and welcome back as we begin the second half so far not a tightly contested game
15:52but anything can happen you look at kelsey mitchell what a contribution
15:57well in terms of her points for first half that's pretty much what we've come to expect
16:02which tells you really all you need to know about what a strong talent she is i mean i'm
16:08gonna bet that she adds a lot more to her totals after the break
16:17and as we begin the second half first half wasn't even close and we'll see if there is a comeback
16:23on her hands or more of the same as we get the third started and the ball ends up out
16:28of bounds
16:29they'll keep possession she had no choice but to lunge for that pass to make sure it didn't get
16:34through yeah and that was important because probably would have been a quick two points
16:40if she doesn't knock it out of bounds so i love that effort level an excellent display of passing
16:46out there fellas i mean eight of the last ten points have been assisted on some great passing
16:51they keep on finding the open teammate good ball movement now here's mitchell and the shot goes in
16:57great focus for mitchell offensively finding herself that mid-range shot
17:03how about on the wing
17:06jujas
17:08to the wing right side
17:11brings it from beyond the arc
17:13no matter who it is that kind of d is going to cut it
17:21about one minute played here in the second half
17:23that one's good clark the rapid fire three is coming from everywhere
17:29i wasn't sure they should try to get the three right back like that
17:32but hey it worked out for them
17:34home and away fans came out in droves to watch caitlin clark
17:39i mean we've had teams move venues to increase capacity caitlin clark is quite the draw
17:45everybody just wants a glimpse time called here the fever decide to talk it over
18:05here's mitchell good
18:06here's mitchell good
18:18here's mitchell good
18:20and it's alia boston who picks up the assist
18:23three for three that's the way to start the second half
18:49and we're just about a minute and a half into this third quarter of basketball
18:53and we're just about a minute and a half into this third quarter of basketball
18:57she's guarded by boston
18:59past to yuhas
19:00pao pao on the wing
19:05and she comes up with the deuce
19:07still perfect in the second half
19:09four straight makes
19:14clark outside
19:17rebound by yuhas
19:18there's three of four to start the second half
19:21pao pao with it
19:22and clark picks her up defensively
19:25and clark picks her up defensively
19:52what they're doing it's been working out wow
19:55yep that one goes
19:57when they've gone to her she's come through keep getting her touches
20:01here's the fever with the ball
20:04the three from kelsey mitchell
20:06rebound by yuhas
20:09one item that stood out is their ball movement
20:11things are definitely clicking and more importantly it's tough to defend
20:18pao pao on the wing
20:20gets it to go from downtown
20:23they've been very sound offensively in the second half
20:27and there's really no comparison between the teams in terms of the way they both shot the ball since the
20:32break
20:33you kind of wonder what was one team talking about in the locker room and what was the other
20:37you gotta like the focus that they're showing here in the second
20:40i see a lot more effort here as well and that's what you want to see
20:45so she gets the whistle contact on the way up two shots next second
20:50and yuhas is just such an effective role player right
20:54she knows when it's time to score rebound or pass
21:01and the first one at the line is good
21:16that one is no good
21:21mitchell left side
21:24and bell pulls it down
21:25and this has been a one-sided affair
21:28yeah they've done a very nice job of extending there
21:31yuhas that's good
21:32that is some dime dropping
21:35exquisite assist
21:38indiana with the ball
21:39that's the clark
21:42lets the three fly
21:45rebound by yuhas
21:47surprising miss wouldn't you say
21:49i mean she usually devours those wide open opportunities
21:53and here's pao pao
21:57here's bell
21:59no dice from the high post
22:03it's stolen
22:08it's stolen
22:09that's the yuhas
22:10bell
22:15over hines allen
22:16alia boston grabs the miss
22:18not pretty
22:19not pretty
22:20you gotta just shake off the miss like that
22:22caitlin clark with broom
22:24again the miss by the beaver
22:27hey that couldn't be more obvious caitlin clark has had an incredible impact on the beaver
22:33now just look at the individual numbers led the league in assists second in minutes played and the team impact
22:40during her rookie year they ended an eight year playoff drought
22:43now here's mitchell
22:45now here's mitchell she's got 15 down low here's the three back to billings doesn't go for her
22:58if they could end every possession with that shot they'd be happy because nine times out of ten that's an
23:04easy layup
23:05and stolen by boston seven second difference between the shot clock and the game clock
23:10that's fouled hard that time man she'll get two shots at the line and i like seeing mitchell charge inside
23:19like this pretty much daring the defense to compromise with the foul
23:24two shots
23:28first free throw is good
23:30both teams deciding to change it up
23:46and that one falls so she hits both of them
23:49well what's great about kelsey mitchell's offensive game is her ability to score for multiple levels
23:54it means the defense never gets a break from guarding her
23:58and her flute that one is good again
24:00he is six or eight from the floor with that basket
24:03there's a pattern taking shape they're working it inside and getting good shots from close range
24:08yeah four of the last five baskets have been of exactly that variety
24:14offensive rebound
24:15kelsey mitchell
24:19and as we conclude the third quarter pretty much a blowout
24:22it's been a one-sided affair
24:25delivering the blowout
24:27and after a quick break we're coming right back with the start of the fourth quarter
24:49and we're rolling here again with the fourth quarter might not come down to the wire but you never know
25:01here's the fever with the ball
25:03last to cunningham
25:11gets a very good look and converts
25:17now here's van der sloot
25:21and here's johannis she's covered by mitchell
25:26and the layup falls
25:27some defensive breakdowns happening now their last four buckets allowed have come from very close range
25:34and giving up these high percentage shot attempts it's not going to get it done they need to figure it
25:40out
25:42pass to mitchell and the three off target
25:47physically there's no doubt they've been the stronger team and that 10 rebound advantage tells you all you need to
25:53know
25:53not to mention what it says on the scoreboard they're really pushing them around
25:58here's bell
26:03johannis shot is off
26:08now harris
26:10nitchell outside
26:11and wrestling for it there
26:13but no one has possession
26:15so we'll have a jump ball
26:29shoots from the right block
26:31and good that time
26:32this is why kelsey mitchell is in the wnba
26:36she can carry a team offensively
26:38half huge nights and put on a show
26:57about a minute and a half into the fourth quarter now
27:02portney van der sloot attacking
27:03converts on the jumper for an easy two
27:06you know they've been extremely efficient and effective
27:10getting the ball inside
27:11totally i mean we're seeing some real shortcomings from this defense
27:15they've given up five stray good looks in the paint
27:18now here's mitchell
27:19yep that goes
27:21it's been an extremely efficient productive game for her
27:25but really she can't do it all herself
27:28the left wing
27:29here's johannis
27:30they get it again
27:35vander sloot
27:36fast to bell
27:37five on the clock
27:41and it's billings with the rebound
27:43indiana with the ball
27:45now mitchell
27:46from the wing
27:47the shot that time
27:49not on target
27:50anybody want to bet
27:51that she won't miss that shot
27:53the next time she takes it
27:57vander sloot left side
28:00in it goes
28:02for the eighth time
28:03in ten attempts
28:04we're seeing some good ball movement out of them
28:06definitely
28:07ten of their last twelve points have come off assist
28:12outside cunningham
28:17third minute of action now
28:18gone here in the fourth quarter of this one
28:20good
28:22after a horrific first half in the field
28:24the shots are finally starting to drop for them
28:28pass to johannis
28:30vander sloot
28:34yes for basket number nine
28:36he's missed a few shots from the floor all night
28:39that's the tenth straight point they've given up in the paint
28:42it doesn't matter how good their perimeter defense is
28:45if they keep allowing easy looks inside
28:47time called here
28:48the fever decide to talk it over
29:16if you're just tuning in
29:18welcome
29:19we've played about three and a half minutes into the fourth quarter here
29:22caitlin clark with the three
29:24it's not going to go for her
29:26on an open look like that
29:28she's just got a gift for making the weak coverage pay
29:32that's a surprising miss
29:33she's almost always deadly when she's that open
29:37even from way downtown
29:41this one for three
29:43offensive rebound fever
29:45here's cunningham
29:47a three-pointer
29:48no good
29:49just like me
29:50nine times out of ten
29:52she's going to bury the three
29:54when she's left
29:55all alone like that
29:56alia boston grabs the miss
29:59so it's indiana now
30:04mitchell with it
30:06and she makes good on the layup
30:08well you're not going to pass up that type of look
30:11here's van der sloot
30:15pass to juhas
30:18back to van der sloot
30:23she's covered by mitchell
30:26six on the shock block
30:29pulls it from the elbow
30:31it's hauled in by boston
30:36here's clark
30:42pass to mitchell
30:46it's deflected
30:55she's covered by mitchell
30:56now here's van der sloot
31:03here's juhas
31:05covered by heinz allen
31:09can't hit the free throw line jumper
31:11and here's indiana
31:13melsey mitchell into the lane
31:15here's cunningham
31:17tries again
31:20it's rebounded by van der sloot
31:22and this could get even more out of hand
31:23if they continue to put up points
31:25what a performance it's been
31:28count that one
31:29with an array of moves at her disposal
31:32van der sloot's able to beat defenders
31:34in a number of ways
31:39now here's mitchell
31:41guarded by pow pow
31:46and here is mitchell
31:49and so they get the victory here at home tonight
31:52this game may not have been the most exciting we've ever seen
31:55but you just have to appreciate
31:57just what a clinical performance they put on
32:00and other fans appreciated it
32:01we saw the excellent defense
32:03a potent offensive effort
32:05and they were pretty much dominant
32:07that'll do it for our broadcast everyone
32:10have a great time
32:10and we'll have some fun
32:17we'll have a great time
32:17and we'll have some fun
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