What happened: A three-time WNBA champion pointed at the Indiana Fever's offense, arguing that players aren't getting enough touches even as Caitlin Clark poured in 26 points. The critique frames Indiana's recent shortfall as a ball-distribution problem rather than a Clark production problem.
Why it matters: Indiana sits at 11-7 and is still sorting out offensive flow, so how the ball moves matters as much as who scores. If touches stay concentrated, role players can drift out of rhythm, and the chemistry questions only grow louder heading into the next meeting.
By the numbers: The Fever are 11-7 this season, scoring 93.2 points per game while allowing 86.9. Their season series against their opponent is even at 1-1, with each side taking one of the two meetings. Clark logged 26 points in the latest matchup.
What to watch: Watch whether Indiana spreads the ball more evenly and how the touch distribution shifts when these teams meet again.