Indiana Fever top Chicago Sky 90-86 in Rivals Week showdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Indiana Fever defeated the Chicago Sky 90-86 in a closely contested matchup at the United Center on August 8, 2026. The game featured six ties and four lead changes, showcasing a fierce rivalry atmosphere. A crucial moment occurred when DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham, significantly impacting the game's intensity. The Fever led by as many as 16 points before the Sky mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter. Kelsey Mitchell's performance was instrumental for Indiana as they secured the victory.
- •Fever led 53-42 at halftime.
- •Carrington was ejected after a flagrant foul on Cunningham.
- •Sky came within three points late in the fourth quarter.
- •Caitlin Clark's technical foul was rescinded after review.
- •Mitchell led the Fever with a standout performance.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — A Rivals Week headliner, the Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky showdown lived up to the billing
"The Fever-Sky showdown at the United Center was a game, in ways good and bad, that epitomized Rivals Week.
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