Game Preview: Fever vs Mercury

by Justin Whitaker | October 4, 2009
Tonight, 7:30 p.m.
Radio: 1070 the fan
TV: ESPN 2
Tickets

The Indiana Fever (2-1) plays Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury (1-2) tonight (7:30 p.m., ESPN2, 1070 The Fan). A victory will give Indiana its first WNBA Championship.

Last Meeting (October 4, 2009):
The Indiana Fever held on to beat the Phoenix Mercury, 86-85, to take a 2-1 series lead. Tamika Catchings continued her stellar play with 14 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. Ebony Hoffman also continued her hot streak, scoring a team-high 18 points on 6-for-7 shooting. Phoenix forward Cappie Pondexter added 23 points and eight assists.

Stats and Trends:

  • Tamika Catchings is averaging a near triple-double in the finals with 13.7 points per game, 9 rebounds per game and 7.7 assists per game.

  • Ebony Hoffman is doubling her regular season scoring average in the finals with 20.3 ppg compared to her 9.7 in the regular season.

  • Including the playoffs, the Fever is 18-3 at home this season.

    Promos and Tidbits:
    SUBARU TEST DRIVE – FINAL DAYS!
    Test drive a Subaru and receive a free $25 Home Court Gift Shop Gift Card while supplies last at either Dreyer and Reinbold Subaru in Greenwood, Falcone Subaru on West 16th Street or Tom Wood Subaru in Indianapolis and mention the Fever Home Court promotion. Only at these dealers while supplies last. Thank you, Subaru!

    FEVER PLAYOFFS PRESENTED BY KINETICO AND SUBARU
    The 2009 Fever Playoffs are presented by Kinetico Water Systems and Subaru. The Indiana Fever thanks its devoted sponsors for providing outstanding support during its run to the WNBA Finals!

    FINAL HOME GAME
    Fever Fans – THANK YOU! The Indiana Fever would like to take this opportunity to thank its fans, the City of Indianapolis and the surrounding communities of Central Indiana for helping make the Fever’s 10th anniversary season a very historic one. The Indiana Fever has climbed to unprecedented heights during this 2009 season:

  • Franchise record 22 wins

  • Fifth consecutive playoffs appearance

  • Sixth playoffs appearance in 10 years

  • First-ever No. 1 seed in Eastern Conference

  • Eastern Conference Champions

  • First appearance in WNBA Finals

    The Indiana Fever shares its 2009 successes with you, our dedicated fans. We could not be at this WNBA Finals moment without you. We thank you and we hope to share more successes in 2010.