← Back to today’s slate WNBA matchup · September 18, 2026
Indiana Fever
27-14
4:30 PM PT
Toronto Tempo
11-30
Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark
22.2 PPG · 3.8 REB · 8.3 AST
Marina Mabrey
Marina Mabrey
20.8 PPG · 3.3 REB · 3.7 AST
WNBA · Coca-Cola Coliseum · 4:30 PM PTSeason series 2-0

Game Script

Expect a high-scoring, perimeter-oriented matchup. Fever (97.2 PPG) meet Tempo (85.7 PPG), with points likely on both ends.

The game likely turns on paint: Fever score 23.7 two-point makes a game; Tempo protect the rim with 3.1 blocks. Interior control leans Fever.

Game Snapshot

Indiana Fever
Last 53-2WLLWW
StreakW2
L5 scoring102.4points/game
L5 defense95.2allowed/game
Home15-6Road 12-8
Rest21dsince last game
Series2-02 played
Toronto Tempo
Last 51-4WLLLL
StreakL4
L5 scoring76.0points/game
L5 defense90.2allowed/game
Home7-13Road 4-17
Rest19dsince last game
Series0-22 played

Team Identity

Indiana Fever
27-14 · WLLWW W2
Three-point shootingElite offenseTransition teamReboundingPaint-first offenseRim protection
A three-point attack and an elite offense.
Elite
Elite89
Defensive D
Below Avg39
Three-point shooting
Elite92
Transition
Elite89
Paint-first
Above Avg72
Ball movement
Average56
Rebounding
Above Avg78
Rim protection
Above Avg67
Toronto Tempo
11-30 · WLLLL L4
Transition team
A transition game, though hampered by little interior scoring.
Elite
Below Avg39
Defensive D
Well Below22
Three-point shooting
Average64
Transition
Above Avg83
Paint-first
Well Below17
Ball movement
Below Avg31
Rebounding
Below Avg33
Rim protection
Well Below22

Where the Game Will Be Won

Paint
Fever score 23.7 two-point makes a game; Tempo protect the rim with 3.1 blocks. Interior control leans Fever.
Edge · FeverFever: 23.7 2PT makesTempo: 3.1 blocks/gmHigh confidence
Rebounding
Fever carry a +1.9 rebound margin, Tempo -2.9. Second-chance control leans Fever.
Edge · FeverFever: +1.9 margin, 7.7 OREBTempo: -2.9 margin, 8.4 OREBHigh confidence
Turnovers
Fever average 13.5 turnovers, Tempo 13.8; steals (7.0 vs 6.8) add pressure. Ball security favors Fever.
Edge · FeverFever: 13.5 TO / 7.0 STLTempo: 13.8 TO / 6.8 STLHigh confidence
Scoring Environment
Fever have averaged 187 combined points a game, Tempo 179. A higher-scoring environment favors Fever.
Edge · FeverFever: 187 combined pts/gm (89th pct)Tempo: 179 combined pts/gm (83rd pct)High confidence
Perimeter
Fever shoot 40% from three (10.5/gm); Tempo allow 35%. The three-point battle tilts toward Tempo.
Edge · TempoFever: 10.5 3PM at 40%Tempo allow 35% on threesHigh confidence

Players Who Shape Tonight

Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark
Indiana Fever · G
Superstar
22.2 PPG · 3.8 REB · 8.3 AST · 31 MIN
As Indiana Fever's superstar, Clark sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Kelsey Mitchell
Kelsey Mitchell
Indiana Fever · G
Primary scorer
24.8 PPG · 1.7 REB · 2.8 AST · 32 MIN
As Indiana Fever's primary scorer, Mitchell sets the tone for how they attack. Trending up
Marina Mabrey
Marina Mabrey
Toronto Tempo · G
Primary scorer
20.8 PPG · 3.3 REB · 3.7 AST · 29 MIN
As Toronto Tempo's primary scorer, Mabrey sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Brittney Sykes
Brittney Sykes
Toronto Tempo · G
Primary scorer
18.0 PPG · 3.3 REB · 3.2 AST · 29 MIN
As Toronto Tempo's primary scorer, Sykes sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady

Trending Players

Makayla Timpson
Makayla Timpson
Indiana Fever
Expanded Role
10.2 points over his last 5 (from 5.1).
Double figures (10+ pts)
10.2L59.4L104-game 10+ streak
L5: 10.2p 8.4r 0.8aSeason: 5.1p 18.1 min
Isabelle Harrison
Isabelle Harrison
Toronto Tempo
Trending Up
17.0 points over his last 5 (from 11.4).
Double figures (10+ pts)
17.0L512.0L105-game 10+ streak
L5: 17.0p 9.6r 1.8aSeason: 11.4p 22.4 min
Ornella Bankole
Toronto Tempo
Expanded Role
Minutes up to 18.2 from 8.8.
Double figures (10+ pts)
5.0L53.7L10
L5: 5.0p 2.6r 1.8aSeason: 2.0p 8.8 min
Monique Billings
Monique Billings
Indiana Fever
Trending Down
3.4 points over his last 5 (from 7.3).
Double figures (10+ pts)
3.4L54.8L10
L5: 3.4p 2.4r 0.4aSeason: 7.3p 20.1 min
Julie Allemand
Julie Allemand
Toronto Tempo
Trending Down
4.0 points over his last 5 (from 6.6).
Double figures (10+ pts)
5.2L55.5L10
L5: 4.0p 3.0r 4.0aSeason: 6.6p 29.0 min
Maria Conde
Toronto Tempo
Recent Slump
4.0 points over his last 5 (from 9.0).
Double figures (10+ pts)
7.8L57.8L10
L5: 4.0p 4.0r 4.0aSeason: 9.0p 27.2 min

Team Trends

Indiana Fever
Points111
Opp points91
3PT%41%
Rebounds34
Toronto Tempo
Points69
Opp points101
3PT%18%
Rebounds32

Strongest Player Opportunities

100
Kelsey Mitchell
Kelsey Mitchell
25+ Points
Indiana Fever
Why it stands out
31.6 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark
20+ Points
Indiana Fever
Why it stands out
33.8 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark
9+ Assists
Indiana Fever
Why it stands out
33.8 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Makayla Timpson
Makayla Timpson
6+ Rebounds
Indiana Fever
Why it stands out
28.6 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Isabelle Harrison
Isabelle Harrison
6+ Rebounds
Toronto Tempo
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 27.8 minutes
No notable risk
100
Laura Juskaite
Laura Juskaite
6+ Rebounds
Toronto Tempo
Why it stands out
28.6 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
Based on games before 2026-09-18. Injuries, confirmed starters, rest/travel, and advanced ratings (pace, offensive/defensive rating) are not yet included.