Indiana Fever wrapped up another dominant display with an 85-103 victory over Toronto Tempo in the WNBA on Thursday night. The visitors controlled the game from the opening tip, building an 18-point lead at its peak. Toronto managed just a 2-point advantage at one stage, but couldn't hold it. By then the result was already settled.
And here's the thing — the shooting disparity told the whole story. Indiana converted 36 of 61 field goals for 59 per cent, while Toronto managed 29 from 67. The three-point line was even more revealing: 15 from 29 for the visitors compared with 8 from 23 for the hosts. Indiana's shooting efficiency will make life awkward for anyone trying to defend against them.
The Fever moved the ball with purpose, tallying 26 assists against Toronto's 16. To be fair, Toronto's last five games had been a struggle — four defeats and only a win against Portland. We called for Indiana to win here with 57 per cent confidence, and the match played out exactly as expected. The visitors' experience showed through when it mattered.
The numbers painted a clear picture. Indiana took fewer shots but made more of them, while Toronto struggled to find rhythm. Both sides committed similar fouls — 21 each — but Indiana held the advantage in ball security with just 11 turnovers to Toronto's 13. The hosts grabbed more rebounds, 34 to 30, but couldn't convert second chances effectively, managing only 8 points from offensive boards.
The result keeps Indiana in second place with 27 wins from 41 games. Toronto remains sixth, their record unchanged at 11 wins and 30 losses. The gap between the teams is now wider, and Toronto's form suggests they'll need to regroup quickly.
Toronto will need to address their shooting efficiency before their next fixture. Indiana's ability to score from distance and move the ball freely makes them dangerous opponents. The hosts' biggest lead of just 2 points says everything about a game they never really controlled.
