Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury Box Score: How Did Aliyah Boston and Alyssa Thomas Perform?

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Bonner, a high-profile off-season addition for the Fever, appeared in only nine matches with Indiana prior to... released following an evaluation that determined she was not a suitable candidate let go after it was found she didn’t match the requirements dismissed once it was decided she wasn’t the right person for the role terminated after being deemed unsuitable for the position exited the program after it was concluded she wasn’t a proper fit dropped from the team after assessments indicated she wasn’t a good match removed from consideration when it became clear she wasn’t a compatible choice not selected further due to evaluations showing she wasn’t aligned with the needs With the team, Bonner swiftly returned to Phoenix, where she began her WNBA journey and might reconnect with fiancée Alyssa Thomas.

The Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd greeted her return to Indianapolis with a wave of disapproval When she entered the game and every time she contacted the ball.

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Although Bonner's comeback was the main topic of conversation before the game, Aari McDonald became the central focus once play began. The player the Fever signed following Bonner's release on June 25 scored 17 points in the first half, making six out of seven shots, including three made threes. McDonald ended up with 27 points, while Aliyah Boston dominated in the final quarter, scoring 22 points and grabbing 12 rebounds—her fourth consecutive double-double since the All-Star break—as the Fever defeated the Mercury, 107-101, securing one of their stronger victories this season.

The victory lifts Indiana to a record of 15 wins and 12 losses, placing them three games over .500 for the first time this year.

Fever star Caitlin Clark she missed her sixth consecutive game with a right groin injury .

Here is a complete statistical summary from Tuesday's match:

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Mercury statistics: What was Alyssa Thomas' point total?

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Was Caitlin Clark playing today against the Phoenix Mercury?

No, the actress from Fever skipped her sixth consecutive game due to a right groin injury.

What is the current standing of the Indiana Fever?

The Fever have a record of 15 wins and 12 losses, with their three-game surplus above .500 being the best performance of the season thus far.

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This piece was first published in the Indianapolis Star: Indiana Fever versus Phoenix Mercury final statistics: How did Aliyah Boston and Alyssa Thomas perform?