Tuesday night could be consequential in deciding which team will represent the Eastern Conference in the Commissioner Cup championship game on July 1.
The Indiana Fever and New York Liberty, both in action, are tied atop the standings with matching 2-0 records. The Fever currently sport a point differential of +36, with the Liberty besting them with a margin of +56. Wins by each team would have them on course for a Cup clash on Saturday, when the winner of the matchup between the two teams would likely be in position to claim East supremacy.
Indiana will aim for 3-0 in Cup play in Atlanta against the Dream at 7 p.m. ET, while Liberty host the Chicago Sky at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN).
A battle of Howards in the ATL
Caitlin Clark will not return from the quad injury that has sidelined her for four games, with head coach Stephanie White sharing on Monday that the star sophomore guard is “ready to start ramping back up,” before emphasizing that the organization is “going to be smart” and “work her back in very intentionally.” Thus far, the Fever are 2-2 in…
