Indiana Fever vs Phoenix Mercury: Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Indiana Fever vs Phoenix Mercury: Starting Lineups and Depth Charts | July 12, 2024

Modified Jul 12, 2024 13:30 GMT

Indiana Fever v Phoenix Mercury — Indiana Fever vs Phoenix Mercury: Starting Lineups and Depth Charts | July 12, 2024 (Image credits: Imagn)

The Indiana Fever (9-14) are placed eighth ahead of their game against the Phoenix Mercury (12-10) on Friday, July 12th, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana. This marks the final home game for the Fever before the WNBA All-Star break, and they'll be hoping to repeat their impressive comeback win over Phoenix (88-82) back on June 30th.

The Fever needs to find some winning momentum after a recent tough loss against the Washington Mystics in Indiana. Rookie phenom Caitlin Clark has been leading the charge for the team in the last few games and they'll need her to come up big if they want to take down the Mercury.

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Her backcourt partner, Kelsey Mitchell, has also found her scoring touch, chipping in with consistent double-digit scoring nights. The Fever's success hinges on containing the paint. Aliyah Boston's presence will be crucial in battling Brittney Griner, the Mercury's towering center.

Meanwhile, Phoenix enters the contest on a three-game winning streak, boasting an offensive attack fueled by Kahleah Copper's scoring prowess. The veteran guard is averaging over 23.0 points per game this season.

However, the Mercury will be missing the firepower of Diana Taurasi who is out with a leg injury. Her absence creates an opportunity for Natasha Cloud to step up and orchestrate the offense alongside Copper.

Indiana Fever vs Phoenix Mercury: Starting lineups and Depth charts

Indiana Fever Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for July 12

The Indiana Fever are expected to start Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, NaLyssa Smith, Katie Lou Samuelson, and Aliyah Boston.

Here's a look at the Indiana Fever depth chart halfway through the 2024 season:

Guards	Forwards	Centers
Erica Wheeler	Aliyah Boston	Temi Fagbele
Grace Berger	Damiris Dantas
Caitlin Clark	Katie Lou Samuelson
Lexie Hull	Victoria Saxton
Kelsey Mitchell	NaLyssa Smith
Celeste Taylor
Kristy Wallace

Phoenix Mercury Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for July 12

The Mercury are expected to start with Mikiah Herbert Harrigan, Natasha Cloud, Rebecca Allen, Kahleah Copper, and Brittney Griner as starters.

Here's a look at the Phoenix Mercury depth chart halfway through the 2024 season:

Guards	Forwards	Centers
Diana Taurasi	Rebecca Allen	Brittney Griner
Natasha Cloud	Natasha Mack
Kahleah Copper	Liz Dixon
Sug Sutton (out)	Mikiah Herbert Harrigan
Sophie Cunnigham	Morgan Bertsch

Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury injury reports for July 12

Phoenix Mercury injury report for July 12

Phoenix will be missing three players when they go on the road to Indiana. According to ESPN, Charisma Osborne is out with a lower leg injury, and veteran Diana Taurasi is also sidelined for the game due to a lower leg injury.

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Indiana Fever injury report for July 12

The Fever will be missing Temi Fagbenle, who is out with a foot injury. Fagbenle averages 8.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game this season.

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Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury prediction

The first meeting between these teams went down to the wire, so expect a tight contest again.

The Fever will take confidence from their home ground and form heading into this showdown. But the Mercury are experienced and have plenty of offensive weaponry, too. Though Phoenix is the favorite, Indiana will be sure to put up a great battle in front of their home crowd.

Where to watch Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever?

The Phoenix Mercury are facing a tough matchup against the Indiana Fever without their star player, Diana Taurasi. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.