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WNBA·June 22, 2026 10:08 PM ET

Fever blitz Mercury in third quarter, triggering Culver's curds promotion

A 30-11 third quarter earns fans free cheese curds.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 231 min read
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curds in the third! 🧀 we outscored the Mercury 30-11 in the third quarter tonight, which means you score free @culvers

What happened: Indiana posted a dominant 30-11 third quarter against Phoenix and currently holds a 73-54 lead as play continues. The lopsided frame activated a fan promotion offering free Culver's cheese curds with any purchase, tied to the Fever outscoring an opponent by a wide margin in the period.

Why it matters: The third-quarter surge underscores Indiana's offensive firepower at home, where the Fever entered the night at 11-8 and scoring 93.3 points per game. A blowout quarter both reinforces the team's playoff push and rewards the home crowd through the Culver's tie-in, a recurring fan-engagement hook.

By the numbers: Indiana Fever: 11-8 this season, scoring 93.3 and allowing 88.3. Phoenix Mercury: 7-12, scoring 84.0 and allowing 85.5. The Fever outscored the Mercury 30-11 in the third quarter.

What to watch: Watch whether Indiana sustains the offensive pace through the fourth quarter, and how the Mercury respond after being held to single digits relative to the Fever's third-period output.

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