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7 hours ago
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Fans are Talking About Paige Bueckers' Big Rejection on Lexie Hull
Fans are Talking About Paige Bueckers' Big Rejection on Lexie Hull originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever faced the Dallas Wings on Friday night, looking to get back to .500 after dropping two of the last three. It was supposed to be the first meeting between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers at the WNBA level after going head-to-head twice in college. Advertisement However, Clark was out with a groin injury. The reigning Rookie of the Year missed Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Sparks, too, and has now missed seven games this season. The Fever needed others to step up in her absence, and Lexie Hull was one of the guards who had shown the capability to do so in the past. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) and Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10).© Jerome Miron-Imagn Images With just under 10 minutes in the fourth quarter and a Fever 74-69 lead, Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham cut into the lane with the ball and dished it out to Hull in the corner. Hull immediately pulled up for three, and Bueckers came sliding over and blocked it as the crowd cheered. Fans were quick to share their reactions to the play on social media. Advertisement "Paige said 'not in my airspace' and sent that shot to customs," a fan said. "get that weak stuff outta here," another wrote. "What in the A'ja Riyadh Wilson was that block, Paige Bueckers??" added another. "Bueckers the block on Lexie hull !! She does it both ways !!" one added. "Mannnnn so Paige Bueckers giving out buckets and snatching them on defense," a fan wrote. "Can do it all," wrote a fan. The Fever ended up winning 94-86, and it turned out Hull didn't need to do much, with Kelsey Mitchell scoring 32, while Aliyah Boston and Natasha Howard contributed 21 and 15 points, respectively. Aari McDonald, who is now signed for the rest of the season after the team waived DeWanna Bonner, adding 13 points. Advertisement With the victory, Indiana now holds an 8-8 record heading into Tuesday's matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Related: Caitlin Clark's Behavior Toward Sophie Cunningham Turns Heads Related: DeWanna Bonner's Resurfaced Quote Turns Heads After Being Waived by Fever This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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8 hours ago
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WNBA Reacts to Paige Bueckers' Buzzer-Beater Against Indiana Fever
WNBA Reacts to Paige Bueckers' Buzzer-Beater Against Indiana Fever originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever were without their All-WNBA point guard, Caitlin Clark, for a second-straight game, taking on Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on Friday night at American Airlines Center. Advertisement Fans were looking forward to the first Bueckers vs. Clark matchup in the WNBA, but the former Iowa guard suffered a groin injury in Tuesday's win, missing the Fever's previous two games. Even with Clark out, the Fever got off to a hot start, taking a 56–40 lead with under 10 seconds remaining in the first half and possession of the ball. However, Bueckers intercepted a bad pass from Lexie Hull and sprinted down the court. With just over one second left, Bueckers launched a 31-foot running 3-pointer "from the logo" and watched it fall as the buzzer sounded, cutting the Fever's lead to 13. The WNBA reacted to the highlight on social media, showing a different angle of it. Advertisement "Secures the steal," the WNBA wrote on X. "Pulls up from the logo. CASH! PAIGE BUECKERS IS TOUGH DAL cuts the deficit to 13 before halftime!" WNBA fans were also impressed with Bueckers' buzzer-beater. "aura," one fan said. "Paige Buckets and CC match ups need more hype Too bad CC ain't playing," added another. "Totally not an exciting player At least she can make a basket," a third joked. "That's the kind of shot that swings momentum. It's been all Fever so far. Hopefully they can hold the line in the 2nd half," claimed another fan. "paigebueckers 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽," wrote another one. Dallas Wings guard Paige BueckersJerome Miron-Imagn Images Bueckers and the Wings have struggled to begin the season, falling to 4-12 through the first 16 games. Yet they found themselves winning three of their last four games upon Bueckers' return from an injury and illness. Advertisement Related: Indiana Fever Make Unexpected Roster Change During Caitlin Clark's Absence This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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2 days ago
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Lexie Hull's Mother Sends Strong Message to Caitlin Clark Before Fever-Storm Game
Lexie Hull's Mother Sends Strong Message to Caitlin Clark Before Fever-Storm Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever return to action Tuesday night, looking to snap a two-game losing streak as they travel to Seattle to face the Storm. Despite the back-to-back losses, the Fever are 6-7 and sit third in the Eastern Conference. Advertisement Seattle enters the matchup at 9-5 and also holds third place in the Western Conference. The Storm have won three straight games heading into this one. Indiana star Caitlin Clark is coming off a tough outing against the Las Vegas Aces. The second-year guard shot just 7-of-20 from the field, scoring 10 points, and was 1-of-10 from beyond the arc. On Tuesday, Lexie Hull's mother, Jaime, posted a strong show of support for Clark and her daughter on X, writing: "Love this! You got this @CaitlinClark22 !! WE BELIEVE IN YOU!!! Now go have some fun playing the game you love. @IndianaFever @lexiehulll #gotyourbackgirl." Hull, a 6-foot-1 guard out of Stanford, was drafted sixth overall by Indiana in 2022. Now in her third WNBA season, Hull is contributing 8.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game in the backcourt. Advertisement In the recent loss to Las Vegas, Hull scored seven points, her third straight game finishing in single digits. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22).Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Clark is still finding her rhythm after returning from a left quadriceps injury that sidelined her for five games. She's played eight games this season and is averaging 33.6 minutes and 19.8 points per contest. Her best performance came on June 14 in a home win over the New York Liberty. Clark dropped 32 points in a 102-point team effort, helping Indiana notch a big victory. Related: Caitlin Clark Sends Clear Message to Lexie Hull in New Post on Wednesday Related: Sophie Cunningham Had Words After Fever's Preseason Win Over Mystics This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
2 days ago
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Caitlin Clark will miss game vs Sparks with new injury amid shooting woes
Print Close By Ryan Morik Published June 26, 2025 For the second time this season, Caitlin Clark will be missing time with an injury. The Indiana Fever superstar missed five games with a calf injury and returned earlier this month. However, the Fever announced on Thursday that the second-year phenom will miss their game against the Los Angeles Sparks with a left groin injury. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON This may point to Clark's most recent shooting woes. In her return from injury, she dropped 11 of her first 20 shots from three-point range. But in her last three contests, she is just 1-for-23 from deep. In that span, she has scored 11, 19, and six points, but has recorded nine, 10, and nine assists. In total, Clark is 13-for-47 (27.7%) from the floor. Each of those three games were on the road, and the Fever went 1-2 in that stretch, winning their most recent contest against the Seattle Storm. EAGLES' AJ DILLON EXPLAINS WHY CAITLIN CLARK'S TEAMMATE, SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM, IS HIS 'NEW FAVORITE PLAYER' "She'll be fine," teammate Lexie Hull told reporters after the game, via the Indy Star . "We're not worried about it. She's a great shooter, she's a great player. This happens to every player, every great player. She'll be fine." Aaliyah Boston had 31 points and eight rebounds, while Kelsey Mitchell added 26, to pick up Clark through her struggles. The Fever are currently 7-7 - Los Angeles will enter the contest at 4-11. It is a brief return home for the Fever before they go back on the road for two more games. They will then begin a five-game homestand. Clark had never missed time due to injury until this year. She was also dealing with a leg injury during the preseason and missed one game. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP It is not yet clear if Clark is slated to miss more time. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Print Close URL
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2 days ago
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How to watch Sparks at Fever: Odds and streaming info for Caitlin Clark's crew vs. LA
How to watch Sparks at Fever: Odds and streaming info for Caitlin Clark's crew vs. LA Making their way back home after a trying West Coast run, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever look to get over .500 with a win Thursday. They play host to the languishing Los Angeles Sparks, who come in at 4-11 on a four-game losing slide. How to watch Los Angeles Sparks at Indiana Fever Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Indianapolis Advertisement Time: 7 p.m. ET, Thursday TV: Prime Video (national), FanDuel Sports Network Indiana (regional) Streaming: Fubo (in market, try for free) Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub. Clark looked spectacular in her initial return from last month's quad injury, as she dispatched the then-undefeated New York Liberty with a total heater. But the subsequent Pacific road trip turned gnarly. The All-Star went an unthinkable 1-for-23 behind the arc across three games, and coughed up 22 turnovers in that span. Call it the Connecticut curse, perhaps. Indiana won its most recent game, though, knocking off the formidable Seattle Storm on Tuesday. Aliyah Boston had one of the best games of her nascent career, a super efficient 31/8/3 line with just one turnover and two fouls. Kelsey Mitchell was as dynamic, draining five 3s (on seven attempts) and adding four more dimes. Lexie Hull offered her usual 3-and-D prowess, while Damiris Dantas stood out in a season-high 20 minutes on the floor. The Fever defense forced 17 takeaways and shut down the perimeter. Advertisement The Sparks have struggled mightily since their upset win versus the Las Vegas Aces on June 11. None of their four consecutive losses were particularly close, and they got destroyed on the glass by the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night. Kelsey Plum is putting up a personal-best 20.4 points per game, but she's at the worst 3-point percentage and turnover rate of her decorated career. She's one of five L.A. hoopers with double-digit scoring averages (Rickea Jackson, Dearica Hamby, Odyssey Sims and Azura Stevens). The team simply cannot get stops, down to 11th out of 13 teams in defensive rating. Sparks at Fever odds Best player to wear both jerseys: Tamecka Dixon, who earned two WNBA titles and three All-Star bids with Los Angeles, then did a farewell season with Indiana in 2009. The Athletic This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Los Angeles Sparks, Indiana Fever, WNBA, Sports Betting, Fubo Partnership, WNBA Highlights 2025 The Athletic Media Company
