What happened
Kelsey Mitchell knocked down a 25-foot three-point jumper with 9:30 left in the first quarter, pushing the score to 3-1. Sophie Cunningham picked up the assist on the early possession.
Why it matters
Mitchell's perimeter shooting sets the tone for the Indiana backcourt, and an early connection with Cunningham signals the kind of ball movement the Fever need to lean on this season. Opening-quarter threes from her are a leading indicator for
What to watch
Watch whether Mitchell keeps hunting deep looks in the first quarter and how often Cunningham runs the secondary playmaker role as the half develops.