Seattle Storm vs. Indiana Fever: Preview, Predictions and Picks for May 30, 2024

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May 30, 2024 8:10 AM
The Seattle Storm, fresh off a strong performance from Clark who dropped 30 points in their last outing, travel to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to face the Indiana Fever on Thursday, May 30 at 7:00 PM. The Storm looks to build on their 4-3 record, while the Fever aim to turn their season around, currently sitting at 1-7. This Western Conference versus Eastern Conference matchup is set to be an exciting one.
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Storm vs Fever statistics

Stat Storm Fever
Streak W3 L2
Last Ten Games 4-3 1-7
Points Per Game 81.9 78.0
Rebounds Per Game 38.3 32.5
Assists Per Game 17.6 18.5
Blocks Per Game 5.9 4.8
Steals Per Game 10.4 6.8
Field Goal % 42.2 42.4
Three Point % 30.8 32.3
Points Against 79.1 89.8

Indiana Fever recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/28/24 vs Los Angeles Sparks L 88-82
5/25/24 @ Las Vegas Aces L 99-80
5/24/24 @ Los Angeles Sparks W 78-73
5/22/24 @ Seattle Storm L 85-83
5/20/24 vs Connecticut Sun L 88-84

Seattle Storm recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/28/24 @ Chicago Sky W 77-68
5/25/24 vs Washington Mystics W 101-69
5/22/24 vs Indiana Fever W 85-83
5/20/24 @ New York Liberty L 74-63
5/19/24 @ Washington Mystics W 84-75

Storm vs Fever predictions

With the Seattle Storm gearing up to face the Indiana Fever, all eyes will likely be on Jewell Loyd who's been lighting up the scoreboard with an average of 19.4 points per game. Given Loyd's explosive scoring ability and the recent dynamism brought by Skylar Diggins-Smith, whose on-court vision translates into 5.7 assists per game, Seattle seems poised to push the pace. Additionally, Ezi Magbegor’s presence under the rim, snagging an impressive 8.7 rebounds a game, will certainly be pivotal in controlling the boards. This trio's synergy can potentially tip the scales in favor of the Storm, especially in high-pressure matches like this one.

Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever might be leaning heavily on Caitlin Clark, who, despite the team’s struggles, has been a beacon of consistency with her 17.2 points and 6.2 assists per game. Clark's ability to create shots not just for herself but for others makes her the heart of the Fever's offense. Alongside her, NaLyssa David’s tenacity on the glass, grabbing 6.4 rebounds per matchup, should be crucial against Seattle’s frontline. Indiana’s hope might rest on these key players stepping up and shaking off any prior sluggishness to spark a more combative performance at home.

Concluding, while Indiana showcases a couple of standout performers, the well-rounded and seemingly more consistent performance of Seattle Storm players might just be the edge needed in this confrontation. Seattle’s balance of sharpshooting, distribution, and rebounding depth provides them a substantial toolkit for overcoming Indiana's challenges. My prediction? I’m leaning towards a Seattle Storm victory, possibly extending their lead in a head-to-head season with the Fever, provided their leaders play to their expected capabilities. What do you think, could Indiana pull an upset or will Seattle ride the wave of their recent successes?

Indiana Fever injuries

  • Erica Wheeler (G): Out
  • Temi Fagbenle (C): Out
  • Damiris Dantas (F): Out

Storm vs Fever game info

Venue Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Location Indianapolis, IN
Tip-off Thu 7:00 PM

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