The Indiana Fever pulled off a shocking 84-68 victory against the Las Vegas Aces just a week ago on July 5. What made that win even wilder? Superstar Caitlin Clark sat out due to a reoccurring back injury. That massive upset set the stage for an intense rematch this Sunday, and honestly, the Aces have to be feeling the heat.
Fever Proved They're Not a One-Star Show
Without Clark on the court, you might have expected the Fever to struggle, but her teammates absolutely stepped up. Kelsey Mitchell was on fire, dropping a staggering 27 points. Aliyah Boston was right there with her, adding 18 points to the tally. This wasn't just a win, it was their first-ever road victory visiting Sin City. Think about that for a second: the Fever, on the road, against a top team, without their biggest name, and they still found a way to win. That's a statement, plain and simple.Aces Are Hurting and Need to Find a Way
On the flip side, the Las Vegas Aces are reeling a bit. They lost their star player and four-time league MVP A'ja Wilson to an ankle injury on July 3. You could definitely see Wilson's absence in that disappointing loss to the Fever. Las Vegas only held the lead once in the entire game before getting severely outscored in the second half. It's tough losing a player of Wilson's caliber, but the Aces have to figure out how to adapt, and fast. The pressure's on them to prove they can bounce back, especially at home.Don't Miss the Rematch: Here's How to Watch
Ready to see how this plays out? The Aces and Fever go head-to-head again on Sunday, July 12, with tip-off at 9 p.m. ET, which is 6 p.m. PT for us on the West Coast. The action's going down at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. You can catch the game broadcast nationally on NBC, or if you're a cord-cutter, you've got options. Live stream the game on DIRECTV or Peacock. DIRECTV lets you stream live MLB, March Madness, soccer, and more, with must-have sports channels like TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN, FS1, and NFL Network all included. You can even try DIRECTV with a risk-free 5-day free trial. No contracts, no hassle, just wall-to-wall sports and entertainment. Peacock is also a solid choice, featuring live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, and the Tour de France. This Sunday's game is more than just a rematch. The Fever are looking to prove their last victory wasn't a fluke, especially with Clark's status uncertain for the long run. The Aces have to show they can win even without their superstar A'ja Wilson leading the charge. What's next for the Fever after this? They'll host the Valkyries on July 15, and get ready for this, Seattle, they are coming to play *our* Storm right here on July 17! That's one for the calendar! The Aces will then host Tempo on July 20. Who's gonna step up on Sunday? We're about to find out.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.