The Indiana Fever finish their preseason on Saturday against the Nigeria Women’s National Basketball team at home. The Fever are 1-1 entering this clash. They won their opening contest 109-91 against the New York Liberty on Apr. 26 and lost 95-80 to the Dallas Wings on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Nigeria is 0-2 after losing 89-63 to the Los Angeles Sparks on Apr. 26 and 88-79 to the Minnesota Lynx on Monday. They showed tremendous promise in the Lynx game, keeping it close against all odds. Nigeria will hope to build on it and cause a major upset in a game that will certainly have more eyeballs on it than its last two outings.
The Fever will remain the favorites, especially with Aliyah Boston returning. The All-Star center missed the last two games due to a leg injury, but will be reunited with Caitlin Clark and the rest of the group as Indiana makes one final preparation push before opening night.
Nigeria vs. Indiana Fever projected starting lineups
Nigeria
G – Ezinne Kalu, G – Promise Amukamara, F – Suzie Rafiu, F – Pallas Kunaiyi, C – Uche Izoje
Fever
G – Caitlin Clark, G – Kelsey Mitchell, F – Sophie Cunningham, F – Monique Billings, C – Aliyah Boston
Nigeria vs. Indiana Fever injury reports
Nigeria
Nigeria hasn’t reported any injuries for this clash.
Indiana Fever
The Fever will remain without Lexie Hull due to a hamstring strain. She has yet to suit up for the Fever in preseason. Justine Pissott will miss her second straight game, citing a lower leg injury.
How to watch Nigeria vs. Indiana Fever game tonight?
WNBA League Pass will stream the contest between Nigeria and the Indiana Fever live online. The game will begin at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Fever are 24.5-point favorites to win this clash. With Aliyah Boston back and Caitlin Clark active for the final game of the preseason, the Fever will likely increase their players’ minutes.
