Sky–Fever game draws record audience after Kanter's ejection

The Chicago Sky faced the Indiana Fever in front of 3.31 million viewers on August 26, marking the most-watched WNBA regular-season game since 1997. The Fever triumphed 113–90 with standout performances from Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, who combined for 67 points. The game was marred by an ejection in the third quarter when Enes Kanter Freedom was removed for a verbal altercation with Natasha Cloud. This incident has led to Freedom's indefinite ban from attending Sky games. NBC, which is airing WNBA games for the first time since 2002, reported this viewership peak as part of its new media rights deal.

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