What happened: Indiana heads into the stretch with a playoff spot secured and a 103-85 win over Toronto already on the board. That result sharpened the contrast between a Fever team leaning on its scoring and a Tempo side trying to get through the final weeks.
Why it matters: Indiana's offense gives it a clearer postseason identity as the games tighten. Toronto's closing run now matters less for immediate stakes than for whether the club can carry steadier form into the offseason.
By the numbers: Indiana scored 103 points in the Sept. 19 win over Toronto. Earlier this season, the Fever also beat the Tempo 113-91 in a June 17 game that marked Indiana's
What to watch: The next read on Indiana is whether that scoring pace survives against playoff-level defenses. For Toronto, the focus shifts to whether the final games produce cleaner results before the season ends.