Believe it or not, Myisha Hines-Allen has jumped into the role as the Indiana Fever’s main enforcer. When the Fever signed Hines-Allen during the 2026 offseason, expectations were relatively low, as it wasn’t even known if she would serve an everyday role in the lineup.
In six games, the 30-year-old has built an identity as a gritty, hard-nosed post defender, which has allowed her to carve out a consistent bench role.
Though she played below her average minutes in the Fever’s 90-82 win over the Golden State Valkyries, Hines-Allen was an intimidating presence during the game. Caitlin Clark got into a heated argument with Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün.
Hines-Allen, who was not even on the floor, stormed all the way across the court to defend Clark. There was another dust-up as Clark got into a verbal exchange with Tiffany Hayes after draining a three-pointer, and Hines-Allen was also there to protect her.
Even fans and analysts are noticing the newfound identity instilled by Myisha Hines-Allen, and Jason Whitlock is one of them. He said it was one of the best things from last night’s win and highly praised Hines-Allen’s impact. He also credited her as the reason Caitlin Clark ultimately developed the “dawg” mentality.
“Best thing about last night’s Fever game was seeing CC’s teammates rally to defend her,” Whitlock tweeted. “Myisha Hines-Allen is the vet enforcer CC has needed. Between Sophie and Myisha, CC now has two real enforcers. This has unleashed the dawg in CC. Amazing game last night.”
More importantly, though, the energy that Hines-Allen brings every game has made a tremendous impact. The forward is a player who could help boost the Fever’s locker-room morale and bring an element of toughness that they are in dire need of. The Fever already have an enforcer in Sophie Cunningham, but having Hines-Allen act as another one makes Clark’s games even easier.
On both ends, she is always in the right position in relation to Clark, and her presence gives the franchise superstar the ability and confidence to fully play her game.
Caitlin Clark Helps Fever Notch Third Straight Win
On Saturday night, the Fever displayed arguably their most impressive performance of the season as they wrapped up an extended homestand on a high note. For just the first time this season, the Fever have picked up wins in three straight games after taking down the Valkyries 90-82.
After losing 104-102 against the Washington Mystics, the Fever went on to win their next three games to jump to third place in the standings.
Caitlin Clark, who missed the last game with a back injury, led the team with 22 points and nine assists. She went 8-for-15 from the field and knocked down four of her nine three-point attempts.
They have three days before heading to the road, where they will face the Valkyries in a rematch and the Portland Fire.
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