Temi Fagbenle is questionable for the game against the Seattle Storm on Thursday. Fagbenle’s has been consistently listed as “out” in the last 11 games, which could mean that she could be ready to return for the game against the Storm. She has been out with a foot injury since May 28.
Fagbenle's return has been long anticipated, and she was expected to return to the court earlier. In the last few days, she has been seen practicing with Fever teammates and even taking some half-court shots.
The addition of Temi Fagbenle has been excellent for the Fever this season. This WNBA season hase seen Fagbenle make a strong comeback after her break from the league. The Indiana Fever player had been instrumental in pushing the team’s second-unit offense.
Before her injury, she was one of the leading candidates for the Sixth Player of The Year Award. It would be a great boost for the Fever to have Fagbenle back on the team.
When Fagbenle went out with an injury, the Fever had a 1-7 record. However, since then, the fever has improved its record to 7-11. Getting Fagbenle back would only boost their chance of improving their record.
What happened to Temi Fagbenle?
Temi Fagbenle suffered from a foot injury in the game against the LA Sparks on May 28. However, she continued to play through the game. She didn't feel the pain in her foot until the game was over.
Since then, she has been rehabbing from her injury and her return has been long anticipated. Since her injury, she had been listed out before being listed as questionable for the game on Thursday.
In 8 games this season she played before her injury, Temi Fagbenle averaged 9.1 points on 56.9% shooting from the field. She also averaged 5.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game.
How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Seattle Storm?
The game between the Seattle Storm and the Indiana Fever will be played at Climate Pledge Arena. The game will not be available for fans on TV. However, fans can live stream the game on Amazon Prime.
The game will be played at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 27.