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.