Indiana’s balanced offensive attack and strong opening quarter set the tone in a 89–78 victory over Seattle on May 17, 2026. Caitlin Clark orchestrated the Fever’s offense with 21 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds for a double-double. Sophie Cunningham contributed 17 points on efficient 5-of-9 shooting (61.1% effective field goal percentage). Kelsey Mitchell added 17 points with 8 made field goals. Indiana’s defensive intensity was evident throughout, with the Fever recording 6 blocks, 5 steals, and limiting Seattle to just 25 made field goals on 71 attempts (35.2%). Seattle’s Natisha Hiedeman led the Storm with 19 points on 7-of-18 shooting, but the effort fell short as Seattle shot just 39.4% effective field goal percentage and could not overcome Indiana’s first-quarter dominance (32–19).
Final Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Fever | 32 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 89 |
| Seattle Storm | 19 | 25 | 14 | 20 | 78 |
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | Indiana Fever | Seattle Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards/Possessions | 89.68 | 87.88 |
| Field Goals Made | 31/67 | 25/71 |
| Field Goal % | 46.3% | 35.2% |
| Three-Pointers | 5/21 (23.8%) | 6/23 (26.1%) |
| Two-Pointers | 26/46 (56.5%) | 19/48 (39.6%) |
| Free Throws | 22/22 (100.0%) | 22/27 (81.5%) |
| Total Rebounds | 51 | 36 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 7 | 3 |
| Assists | 22 | 17 |
| Steals | 5 | 9 |
| Blocks | 6 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 8 |
| Points in Paint | 50 | 30 |
| Bench Points | 30 | 25 |
| Effective FG% | 50.0% | 39.4% |
| True Shooting % | 58.0% | 47.1% |
Indiana Fever Player Stats
| Player | Pos | FG | 3P | FT | PTS | REB | AST | BLK | STL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlin Clark | G | 5/10 | 2/4 | 9/9 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 2 | — |
| Sophie Cunningham | G | 5/9 | 1/5 | 6/6 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Kelsey Mitchell | G | 8/18 | 1/5 | — | 17 | — | 2 | — | 1 |
| Myisha Hines-Allen | F | 3/3 | — | 2/2 | 8 | 6 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Lexie Hull | F | 3/8 | — | 3/3 | 9 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Makayla Timpson | C | 3/7 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Monique Billings | C | 2/5 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 |
Team Totals: 31/67 FG (46.3%), 5/21 3P (23.8%), 22/22 FT (100.0%), 51 REB, 22 AST, 6 BLK, 5 STL, 89 PTS
Seattle Storm Player Stats
| Player | Pos | FG | 3P | FT | PTS | REB | AST | BLK | STL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natisha Hiedeman | G | 7/18 | 3/6 | 2/2 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Flau’jae Johnson | F | 3/14 | — | 8/9 | 14 | 6 | — | 4 | 1 |
| Zia Cooke | G | 3/11 | 2/4 | 5/6 | 13 | 1 | 4 | — | — |
| Jade Melbourne | G | 3/7 | — | 6/6 | 12 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Stefanie Dolson | C | 3/6 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Mackenzie Holmes | F | 2/3 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
| Grace Vanslooten | F | 2/4 | — | 1/4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Team Totals: 25/71 FG (35.2%), 6/23 3P (26.1%), 22/27 FT (81.5%), 36 REB, 17 AST, 8 BLK, 9 STL, 78 PTS
Key Takeaways
- Indiana Fever defeated Seattle Storm 89–78 on May 17, 2026, with a dominant first quarter (32–19) that set the tone and proved insurmountable despite Seattle’s fourth-quarter 20-point rally.
- Caitlin Clark was exceptional — 21 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds for a double-double — orchestrating Indiana’s offense with perfect 9-of-9 free throw shooting and 75.2% true shooting percentage.
- Sophie Cunningham scored 17 points on 61.1% effective field goal percentage (5-of-9 shooting), providing consistent scoring alongside Clark throughout the game.
- Kelsey Mitchell added 17 points with 8 made field goals, continuing Indiana’s balanced offensive attack with multiple scoring threats preventing Seattle from focusing defensive pressure on any single player.
- Indiana’s free throw shooting was perfect — 22-of-22 (100.0%) — a significant efficiency advantage that proved decisive in a 11-point game.
- Natisha Hiedeman led Seattle’s offense with 19 points, but her 7-of-18 shooting and the Storm’s overall 35.2% field goal percentage reflected how thoroughly Indiana’s defense suffocated Seattle’s scoring.
- Flau’jae Johnson contributed 14 points and 4 blocks for Seattle, but her 3-of-14 shooting and the team’s 47.1% true shooting percentage was well below Indiana’s 58.0%.
- Indiana controlled the paint with 50 points in paint versus Seattle’s 30, a 20-point advantage that was the result of Indiana’s superior interior finishing and Seattle’s inability to match inside presence.
- Seattle’s bench outscored Indiana’s 25 to 30, but Indiana’s overall bench depth and balanced scoring prevented Seattle from building any meaningful scoring runs in relief minutes.
- Indiana’s 22 turnovers was a significant negative, but Indiana’s ability to convert those turnovers into 14 points while holding Seattle to 22 points off Indiana’s turnovers was a net positive outcome in the turnover battle.