Fever vs. Mercury live updates: Highlights

The WNBA regular season is heating up as the Indiana Fever prepares to take on the Phoenix Mercury at the PHX Arena on Thursday night.

The Fever, who were riding a five-game win streak, will look to rebound after losing to the Los Angeles Sparks 100-91 on Aug. 5. The Fever played without Caitlin Clark, who missed her eighth consecutive game due to a groin strain. Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 34 points, including seven 3-pointers, while Natasha Howard added 17 points.

The Mercury aim to extend their two-game win streak after defeating the Connecticut Sun 82-66 on Aug. 5. Alyssa Thomas had her second consecutive triple-double, recording 13 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists. Additionally, Satou Sabally contributed an impressive 23 points along with six rebounds in the victory over the Sun.

Here is how to watch the Indiana Fever take on the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night.

Halftime: Mercury 47, Fever 36

Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas have played a big role in the early lead for the Mercury in the first half. Both players have 10 points and six rebounds. DeWanna Bonner has nine points off the bench for Phoenix. Sophie Cunningham led the Fever with 12 points.

1Q: Mercury 26, Fever 16

Satou Sabally had eight points and two rebounds for the Mercury in the first quarter. She made all three of her shot attempts from the field and went 2-for-2 from the free-throw line.

Alyssa Thomas added six points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals for Phoenix in the opening period.

Kelsey Mitchell had a team-high eight points, a rebound and a steal for the Fever.

Sydney Colson suffers injury

Sydney Colson went down with a leg injury after trying to track down the basketball near the Fever’s bench on the sideline.

Colson’s teammates surrounded her while she was being evaluated on the court before she was helped back to the locker room by athletic trainer Todd Champlin and forward Bri Turner.

She was officially ruled out for the game with a left leg injury, according to an update shared by the Fever on their official X account.

The 11-year veteran celebrated her birthday on Wednesday.

Caitlin Clark is not available for Indiana Fever

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark did not play against the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday.

Clark has now missed nine consecutive games, including Thursday’s game, due to a right groin injury. She suffered the injury in the Fever’s win over the Connecticut Sun on July 15. There’s still no official timetable for her return, but she continues to support her teammates from the bench.

What time is Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury?

The Phoenix Mercury will host the Indiana Fever at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 7 at PHX Arena in Phoenix. The game will be streamed nationally on Prime Video.