Fever’s Early Lead Vanishes After Controversial Substitutions
Indiana Fever opened strong against Portland Fire, building an 8-4 lead in the first three minutes. Coach Stephanie White then pulled Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Lexie Hull at the 6:30 mark of the first quarter.
Portland seized the opportunity, launching a 13-2 run that swung momentum. When Clark and Boston returned, the gap proved too large and the Fever fell 100-84.
The timing of the substitutions has sparked debate about the team’s early‑season strategy.
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