WNBA Returns: Caitlin Clark’s Fever Clash with Diana Taurasi’s Mercury in Playoff Push
Staff Editor WNBA Returns with Highly Anticipated Fever vs. Mercury Matchup
The WNBA is set to resume action this weekend following the Olympic break, with a full slate of games on the schedule. One of the most anticipated matchups features the Indiana Fever facing off against the Phoenix Mercury on Friday, August 16, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The game will showcase a clash between rising star Caitlin Clark of the Fever and veteran Diana Taurasi of the Mercury. This encounter marks their second meeting of the season, with fans eager to see how the rookie sensation measures up against the league’s all-time leading scorer.
Fresh from their Olympic success, the Mercury boast three gold medalists in their lineup: Kahleah Copper, Brittney Griner, and Diana Taurasi, who secured her record sixth gold medal. The Fever, while lacking Olympians, have had valuable time to train and integrate their no. 1 draft pick, Caitlin Clark, into their system.
The season series currently favors the Fever, who have won both previous encounters with the Mercury. However, with similar records in the 2024 season – the Mercury sitting at sixth and the Fever at seventh in league rankings – tonight’s game in Indianapolis could prove pivotal for both teams.
Fans can catch the action live on ION in the US, with cord-cutters able to access the game through streaming services like Fubo, which offers a one-week free trial. For viewers outside the US, using a VPN service such as ExpressVPN can provide access to the game.
As the WNBA season heats up, this matchup between the Fever and Mercury promises to be a thrilling contest, potentially shaping the playoff landscape as teams jockey for position in the latter half of the season.
