The WNBA makes it return this week after stopping for almost a month because of the 2024 Olympic Games. Many of the league’s top players were involved in the women’s basketball competition in Paris, although Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark wasn’t one of them.

The 22-year-old was left off the Team USA roster by head coach Cheryl Reeve, who opted for experience over young talent. As a result, Clark hasn’t played since July 17, when her Indiana Fever lost 101-93 to the Dallas Wings.

That result ended a two-game winning streak and stopped some of the momentum Indiana had been building up. After losing 10 of their first 13 games of the season, the Fever has won eight of their last 13, which has seen them rise up into seventh place in the NWBA standings. Reason for some to believe they could go on to win the WNBA Playoffs at the end of the season.

What time does Mercury – Fever start?

The game between Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever will be played on Friday, August 16 with tip-off at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT.

How can I watch Mercury – Fever?

The following channels will be broadcasting the game live in the US: ION.

Form guide for Mercury – Fever

Let’s have a look at the most recent games for these two teams:

Phoenix Mercury

Mercury 96-87 Mystics
Mercury 69- 96 Sun
Mercury 86-95 Fever
Wings 84-100 Mercury
Mercury 84-78 Sparks

Indiana Fever

Fever 93-101 Wings
Fever 81-74 Lynx
Mercury 86-95 Fever
Mystics 89-84 Fever
Liberty 78-83 Fever

Mercury – Fever prediction

Both teams have won three of their last five games and five of their last 10. One of those saw the Fever edge out the Mercury 95-86 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and we can see another narrow win coming for Indiana.