On Thursday, the Indiana Fever claimed an important 81-54 home victory against the Las Vegas Aces, relying on aggressive defense and timely scoring. The game’s turning point occurred midway through the third quarter when guard Lexie Hull’s hustle shifted momentum decisively in the Fever’s favor.
Lexie Hull’s Determined Effort Sets Up Critical Three-Point Shot
During a pivotal moment in the third quarter, Lexie Hull displayed remarkable effort by diving for a loose ball in the paint. After regaining control, Hull quickly passed the ball to Kelsey Mitchell positioned in the corner. Mitchell then sank a crucial three-pointer, extending Indiana’s lead to 19 points, a margin they maintained until the final buzzer.
This play was recognized as the Rush Bowls Play of the Game by the team’s social media platform, highlighting its significance in the match outcome.
Player Backgrounds and Contributions This Season
Lexie Hull, now in her fourth WNBA season, was selected sixth overall in the 2022 draft from Stanford University. During her collegiate career, Hull earned three All-Pac-12 selections and twice received Pac-12 All-Defensive Team honors, contributing to Stanford’s 2021 NCAA national championship. This season, she has made a notable impact with averages of 8.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.3 steals per game over 16 contests, starting 13.
Kelsey Mitchell entered the league as the second overall pick in the 2018 draft and was named to the All-Rookie Team in her debut season. Now in her eighth year with the Fever, Mitchell is a two-time WNBA All-Star and ranks second in franchise history in career scoring, three-pointers made, and minutes played.
Recent Team Success and Momentum
Before Thursday’s triumph, Indiana was energized from winning the Commissioner’s Cup by upsetting the Minnesota Lynx 74-59 in their first-ever title game. Mitchell contributed 12 points, one rebound, and three assists in that victory, while Hull added six points and two rebounds, further cementing their importance to the team’s success.