Caitlin Clark and the Fever struggle defensively during 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Indiana Fever's defensive struggles continued in their recent loss to the Atlanta Dream, marking their sixth game in 2026 allowing 100 or more points. With a defensive average of 89.7 points allowed per game, the Fever find themselves in the bottom tier of the WNBA. Despite possessing talented scorers like Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston, the team's inconsistency and tendency to squander leads raise doubts about their playoff viability. The Fever currently hold a 9-7 record but are not performing as expected given their roster capabilities.
- •Fever lose to Dream, dropping to 1-5 when allowing 100+ points
- •Team ranks bottom five in the league for points allowed
- •Caitlin Clark leads a talented offense that struggles defensively
- •Indiana has a 9-7 record with concerns over consistency
- •Defensive improvement is crucial for playoff success this season
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark and the Fever are not WNBA title contenders right now
"The Fever are not contending for a WNBA championship at this rate.
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