Did the Indiana Fever win? Score updates, timeline as Caitlin Clark is out vs Phoenix Mercury
The Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury resume their contentious rivalry in WNBA action tonight, July 9.
The Fever (12-9) and Mercury (8-14) met in Indianapolis on June 22 and 24, splitting the outcomes but igniting a national conversation about player treatment along the way. In the first matchup, a Caitlin Clark–DeWanna Bonner confrontation resulted in five technical fouls. Two nights later, Phoenix’s Alyssa Thomas placed her fist on Clark’s throat during a loose ball scramble in the second game, prompting a delayed suspension.
Kelsey Mitchell (22.2 points, 40.7% 3-pointers) and Aliyah Boston (17.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 45.1% 3-pointers) lead the Fever, who lost to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, July 8. Clark (20.5 points, 7.9 assists; back) is out.
Kahleah Copper (20.8 points) and Thomas (14.2 points, 8.2 assists, 6.9 rebounds) lead the Mercury.
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When do the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark play the Phoenix Mercury tonight, June 9? Fever-Mercury start time
- The Indiana Fever play the Phoenix Mercury at 10 p.m. ET Thursday, July 9, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
Where to watch Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever vs. the Phoenix Mercury tonight, June 9? What channel is the Fever-Mercury game on?
How can I stream Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark vs. the Phoenix Mercury tonight, June 9? Stream the Fever-Mercury
Watch Fever vs. Mercury on Prime Video
Is Caitlin Clark playing vs. the Phoenix Mercury tonight, June 9? Fever-Mercury injury report
- Indiana’s Caitlin Clark (back) is out, but Aliyah Boston (lower leg) — who sat out Wednesday — is available. Sophie Cunningham had back issues pregame on Wednesday but played 11 minutes with limited effectiveness.
- For Phoenix, Natasha Mack (foot) and Sami Whitcomb (knee) missed their most recent game.
Caitlin Clark stats for the Indiana Fever heading into game vs. the Phoenix Mercury tonight, June 9?
- Caitlin Clark averages 20.5 points, 7.9 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game, making 42.6% of her field goals, 33.6% of her 3-pointers and 85.4% of her free throws.
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Who are the Indiana Fever’s best players? Indiana Fever roster 2026
- 0, Kelsey Mitchell
- 2, Myisha Hines-Allen
- 3, Raven Johnson
- 8, Sophie Cunningham
- 7, Aliyah Boston
- 10, Lexie Hull
- 12, Damiris Dantas
- 14, Grace VanSlooten
- 21, Makayla Timpson
- 22, Caitlin Clark
- 23, Bree Hall
- 25, Monique Billings
- 52, Ty Harris
Indiana Fever 2026 schedule
- May, June results are below
- July 5: Fever 84, Las Vegas Aces 68 (Recap)
- July 8:Los Angeles Sparks 106, Fever 92 (Recap, Clark stats)
- July 9: at Phoenix Mercury, 10 p.m. ET, Prime Video
- July 12: at Las Vegas Aces, 9 p.m., NBC
- July 15: vs Golden State Valkyries, 8 p.m., USA Network
- July 17: vs Seattle Storm, 7:30 p.m., Ion
- July 18: vs New York Liberty, 8 p.m., CBS
- July 22: vs Connecticut Sun, 8 p.m., USA Network
- July 28: at Seattle Storm, 9:30 p.m., ESPN
- July 31: at Portland Fire, 10 p.m., Ion
- Aug. 2: at Minnesota Lynx, 1 p.m., ABC
- Aug. 6: vs Las Vegas Aces, 7 p.m., Prime Video
- Aug. 8: at Chicago Sky (United Center), 3 p.m., ABC
- Aug. 11: vs New York Liberty, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
- Aug. 14: vs Dallas Wings, 7:30 p.m., Ion
- Aug. 16: at Atlanta Dream, 7 p.m., ESPN
- Aug. 18: at Toronto Tempo (Scotiabank Arena), 7 p.m., ESPN
- Aug. 20: at Dallas Wings (American Airlines Center), 8 p.m., Prime Video
- Aug. 22: at New York Liberty, 7 p.m., Prime Video
- Aug. 23: at Chicago Sky, 7 p.m., NBC
- Aug. 28: vs Connecticut Sun, 7:30 p.m., Ion
- Sept. 18: at Toronto Tempo, 7:30 p.m., Ion
- Sept. 20: vs Washington Mystics, 4 p.m., NBA TV
- Sept. 22: vs Minnesota Lynx, 8 p.m., ESPN
- Sept. 24: at Minnesota Lynx, 8 p.m., USA Network
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Indiana Fever results in 2026
- May 9:Dallas Wings 107, Fever 104 (Recap, Clark stats)
- May 13: Fever 87, Los Angeles Sparks 78 (Recap, Clark stats)
- May 15:Washington Mystics 104, Fever 102, OT (Recap, Clark stats)
- May 17: Fever 89, Seattle Storm 78, (Recap, Clark stats)
- May 20: Fever 90, Portland Fire 73 (Recap, Clark injury)
- May 22: Fever 90, Golden State Valkyries 82 (Recap, Clark stats)
- May 28: Golden State Valkyries 90, Fever 88 (Recap, Clark stats)
- May 30: Portland Fire 100, Fever 84 (Recap, Clark stats)
- June 4: Fever 83, Atlanta Dream* 71 (Recap, Clark stats)
- June 6:New York Liberty 83, Fever 75* (Recap, Clark stats)
- June 8: Fever 78, Washington Mystics 76* (Recap, Clark stats)
- June 11: Fever 114, Chicago Sky* 106, OT (Recap, Clark stats)
- June 13: Fever 85, Connecticut Sun* 75 (Recap, Clark stats)
- June 16: Fever 113, Toronto Tempo* 91 (Recap, Clark stats)
- June 18: Atlanta Dream 108, Fever 101 (Recap, Clark stats)
- June 20: Atlanta Dream 113, Fever 96 (Recap, Clark stats)
- June 22: Fever 86, Phoenix Mercury 77 (Recap, Clark stats)
- June 24:Phoenix Mercury 111, Fever 109 (Recap, Clark stats)
- June 27: Fever 111, Los Angeles Sparks 87 (Recap)
*-Commissioner’s Cup game
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