Feiyi’s Fanatic Preview: Ogwumike vs. Clark, Fever Seeks Revenge and Aims for Consecutive Wins

At 4 AM on September 2, the regular season of the WNBA continues with the Dallas Wings hosting the Indiana Fever.

The performance of the Dallas Wings this season has been somewhat lackluster, only achieving a record of 9 wins and 22 losses, ranking 10th in the league. However, they still retain the hope of making a playoff push. Although their overall record is somewhat poor, the Wings have been performing very well recently, consecutively defeating the Sparks, the Aces, and the Lynx, securing a three-game winning streak. Particularly in the games against the Aces and the Lynx, the team’s offensive performance was quite strong. In the game against the Aces, Sabally, Howard, and Ogunbowale all scored over 20 points, completing a comeback in the final quarter. In the game against the Lynx, six players scored in double digits, with Ogunbowale scoring 25 points and providing 8 assists.

This also shows that the Wings are not planning to give up and still want to make a push. They are just two wins behind the eighth-placed Chicago Sky. Some of the statistical performances of the Wings this season have been very good. Not only can they protect rebounds inside, but they also average 4.2 blocks per game. In terms of scoring, Ogunbowale is the top scorer on the team, averaging 22.3 points per game; while Sabally and Howard can also contribute consistently, once they get into rhythm, they are unstoppable.

The Indiana Fever started the season poorly, only managing 2 wins and 9 losses, becoming a cellar-dweller team. However, the Fever suddenly began to turn things around, achieving 14 wins and 7 losses subsequently. Now, their record stands at 16 wins and 16 losses, with a win rate of 50%, placing them sixth in the league, making it quite stable for them to enter the playoffs. Recently, the Fever have also been in excellent form, winning 5 out of their last 6 games, only losing to the Lynx. In their last game, they easily defeated the Sky 100-81, securing a three-game winning streak, with Clark scoring a double-double of 31 points and 12 assists.

This season, the Fever have garnered considerable attention in the WNBA due to the addition of the No. 1 draft pick, Clark, making the team a focus of attention. Her performance has been recognized, averaging 18.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game, virtually securing the Rookie of the Year award. Additionally, Mitchell has also performed consistently beside Clark, contributing an average of 18.5 points per game, forming the Fever’s dual core. However, if the Fever want to be more competitive, they need to improve their defense, conceding an average of 86.7 points per game, which is the second-highest in the league.

This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season. The Fever lost both previous games away from home. This time, also playing as visitors, it is believed that Clark and Mitchell will go all out to seek revenge and extend their winning streak.

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