Indiana Fever builds momentum ahead of World Cup break
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Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Indiana Fever secured a 20-point victory against the Connecticut Sun on August 28, ensuring they enter the FIBA World Cup break on a positive note. Trailing early, the Fever dominated the second quarter, outscoring the Sun 39-15 and flipping a 14-point deficit into a halftime lead. The Fever are in a tight race for a top-4 playoff position and will have nearly three weeks off before resuming play against Toronto on September 18. Key players will be representing their countries in the World Cup during the break.
- •Fever won against Connecticut by 20 points on August 28.
- •Team enters a three-week break for the FIBA World Cup.
- •Indiana outscored Connecticut 39-15 in the second quarter to rally.
- •Fever will return to play on September 18 against Toronto.
- •They currently hold fourth place in the standings.
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Fever's playoff push gains steam heading into World Cup break
"The Indiana Fever hope to maintain momentum from the win against Connecticut through their three-week FIBA break.
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