INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — Aliyah Boston recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds as the Indiana Fever defeated the Toronto Tempo 113-91 on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse before a crowd of 15,017. Indiana built a lead with a strong third quarter, outscoring Toronto 32-23. Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 27 points, Caitlin Clark added 21 points and 14 assists, and Sophie Cunningham scored 24 points. Monique Billings contributed five points and seven rebounds. For Toronto, Laura Juskaite scored 19 points, Marina Mabrey had 18 points and seven assists, Maria Conde added 12 points, Isabelle Harrison had 11 points and eight rebounds, and Brittney Sykes scored 11 points. The Tempo fell to 7-8 while Indiana improved to 9-5. Boston’s performance extended a strong stretch; she had double-doubles in three of her previous four games. The Fever controlled the boards and shot efficiently from the free-throw line.

INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Indiana Fever defeated the Toronto Tempo 113-91 on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, improving to 9-5 while sending Toronto to 7-8. The Fever used a dominant third quarter and a balanced scoring attack to overcome a scrappy Tempo squad that stayed within striking distance for much of the first half. Toronto opened the game with energy, taking an early lead behind the play of forward Isabelle Harrison, who hit a 28-foot three-pointer with 8:06 left in the first quarter off an assist from Marina Mabrey. The Tempo’s Brittney Sykes added a running layup and a one-foot two-point shot in the opening minutes, helping Toronto build a lead that briefly reached double digits. But the Fever responded with their own run, led by Aliyah Boston, who scored inside and drew a shooting foul for a three-point play. Caitlin Clark orchestrated the Indiana offense, finding Kelsey Mitchell for a layup and later assisting Sophie Cunningham on a three-pointer at the buzzer to close the first quarter with Indiana leading 26-20. The second quarter saw the Tempo mount a comeback behind Laura Juskaite, who scored 10 points in the period, including a pair of three-pointers and a driving layup. Marina Mabrey contributed with a pullup jump shot and a three-point play of her own, and Isabelle Harrison added a three-pointer to bring Toronto within two points midway through the quarter. However, Indiana’s Caitlin Clark answered with a driving layup and three free throws after a shooting foul, and Sophie Cunningham hit a three-pointer and a running layup to push the Fever lead back to nine. By halftime, Indiana led 53-50, with Clark already tallying 10 assists. The third quarter proved decisive. Indiana outscored Toronto 32-23, fueled by a relentless offensive rhythm. Caitlin Clark opened the period by hitting two free throws and then assisted on a Lexie Hull layup. Kelsey Mitchell converted a layup and two free throws, and Aliyah Boston knocked down a running jump shot from 28 feet. Sophie Cunningham continued her hot shooting with a three-pointer, and Kelsey Mitchell added a step-back three to cap a 10-2 run that stretched the lead to 16. Toronto tried to keep pace as Marina Mabrey hit a three-pointer and Maria Conde drilled two three-pointers, but Indiana’s defense forced turnovers and limited second-chance opportunities. Cunningham hit another three-pointer with 0:08.8 left in the quarter, and the Fever carried an 85-73 lead into the final period. In the fourth quarter, Indiana maintained control. Sophie Cunningham opened with a three-pointer, and Caitlin Clark added a layup and two free throws. Aliyah Boston scored inside again, and the Fever’s lead ballooned to 20. Toronto’s Laura Juskaite continued to fight, scoring seven points in the quarter including a turnaround jumper and a free throw. Kia Nurse added a layup and two free throws, but Indiana’s depth proved too much. Caitlin Clark’s step-back three-pointer with 3:24 remaining all but sealed the game, and the Fever cruised to the 22-point victory. The most important stretch of the game came in the third quarter when Indiana’s offense exploded. After a competitive first half, the Fever opened the third on a 12-4 run, with Clark and Mitchell combining for eight points and two assists. The Tempo called timeout trailing 65-54, but the Fever continued to score, hitting five of their first six shots in the period. Indiana shot efficiently from the field and forced three Toronto turnovers in the quarter, turning them into fast-break points. The Fever’s defense also clamped down, holding Toronto to 23 points while scoring 32 themselves. This surge established a double-digit lead that Toronto could not overcome. Laura Juskaite led Toronto with 19 points, two rebounds and four assists in 25 minutes. The Lithuanian forward scored 10 points in the second quarter and added seven in the fourth, shooting 3-of-5 from three-point range. Her performance was a bright spot for the Tempo, especially after she had scored just five points in a loss to Atlanta two nights earlier. Marina Mabrey added 18 points and seven assists, hitting a key three-pointer in the second quarter. Maria Conde contributed 12 points, four rebounds and five assists, and Isabelle Harrison posted 11 points and eight rebounds. Brittney Sykes had 11 points, two rebounds and three assists off the bench. Indiana’s balanced attack featured five players in double figures. Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 27 points, adding two assists and a rebound. Sophie Cunningham scored 24 points on 5-of-8 from three-point range, pulling down six rebounds. Caitlin Clark had a double-double with 21 points and 14 assists, along with five rebounds and one block. Aliyah Boston recorded a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds, adding four assists and two blocks. Monique Billings contributed five points and seven rebounds. The Fever improved to 9-5 with the win, while the Tempo fell to 7-8. Indiana plays next at home against Atlanta on Thursday, while Toronto travels to Connecticut on Friday. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Indiana Fever 92, Toronto Tempo 85. Interstat’s ELO system gave Indiana a 79.10 percent probability to win. Indiana was installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of minus-7.5. The total score of 91 went over the over/under line of 174.5.

WNBA: Toronto at Indiana preview INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Indiana Fever look to extend their winning streak when they host the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana (8-5) enters the game having won four of its past five, including a 85-75 victory at Connecticut on Saturday. The Fever sit near the top of the league standings, powered by an offense that has scored at least 83 points in six of their past seven games. Toronto (7-7) arrives after a 102-77 loss at home to Atlanta on Sunday, its third loss in four games. The Tempo have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 95 points over their past two outings. Players to watch Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been on a tear. In her past two games, she posted 32 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists in a 114-106 overtime win against Chicago on June 11, then followed with 25 points, three rebounds and five assists against Connecticut. Over her past five games, Clark is averaging 20.6 points and 7.4 assists. For Toronto, guard Julie Allemand has been a consistent contributor. She played 34 minutes and recorded 13 points, three rebounds and six assists in the loss to Atlanta. In her previous three games, Allemand averaged 9.3 points and 4.3 assists while logging at least 26 minutes each night. Series and betting notes Interstat’s game simulator projects a 92-85 Indiana victory. The Fever are installed as 7.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 174.5. Upcoming schedules After Tuesday, Toronto travels to Connecticut on Friday, then Atlanta on June 22. The Tempo return home for a four-game homestand starting June 25 against Los Angeles. Indiana hosts Atlanta on Thursday before a two-game road swing to face Atlanta again and Phoenix. The Fever then return home for a pair against Phoenix on June 22 and June 24. Recent results Toronto’s most recent win came June 10 in overtime against Connecticut, 106-102. Indiana’s last loss was June 6 at New York, 83-75. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. EDT.