Will the Indiana Fever roster make the playoffs or not? It has been eight years—the longest streak in the WNBA—since the Fever last made an appearance in the playoffs. The only player who would remember the 2016 home loss to the Mercury is Erica Wheeler. Since then, she has been on multiple teams, but the current roster is a standout. In their last game against the Sun, Caitlin Clark and company handed Stephanie White’s Sun, who once coached the Fever, an upsetting loss. However, there’s a secret sauce to the Fever’s sudden surge this season. But not anymore!

On August 31st, Caitlin Clark spilled the beans by announcing the Fever’s secret to success. What else could it be but focus? For Christie Sides-coached Indiana Fever, the primary focus is not to look too far ahead and to concentrate fully on one game at a time. “We’re looking at December, looking at September. It’s what we’re doing every day, and we’re approaching it like that. And that’s how you build your confidence,” she revealed.

For Clark, confidence is key. Since the Indiana Fever returned from the Olympic break, they have been more dominant than ever. The team has claimed six out of seven games so far. “I really think we are approaching it day by day….But I think our confidence is mild. I’m mild. I’m realistic,” she added.

Since picking up the 2024 No. 1 draft pick Caitlin Clark, the Fever’s performance has been on the rise. The team’s progress has been gradual but steady. Despite not being on top initially, the Fever has evolved into a record-breaking team. In their last game against the Chicago Sky on Friday night, the team officially hit the .500 mark. They also ended a chippy game with an impressive 3-1 series win in their budding rivalry. But that’s not all!

Indiana Fever’s on the rise

Even before hitting the hardwood physically, the matchup was a game-changer. For the first time in WNBA history, the sold-out crowd saw an average ticket price of $334—the highest ever. For Indiana Fever standout Clark, it was a perfect start to a perfect game. She was dominant right from the beginning.

Despite enduring two flagrant 1 fouls from the opposing team, Clark finished with 31 points and 12 assists. Obviously, the Sky couldn’t keep up with Clark’s dominance as the Fever notched their highest margin of victory in a single season (19 points). Surely, Indiana Fever’s confidence would have been boosted even more.

In the next game, the Indiana Fever will face the Dallas Wings on September 2nd. The upcoming matchup will not be as easy as the previous six, especially with the Fever already 0-2 against the opposing team, which includes All-Star MVP Arike Ogunbowale. What do you think? Will the Indiana Fever be able to add another win to their tally? Stay tuned to find out!