Indiana Fever pull off a thrilling 110-107 victory over the Seattle Storm in a WNBA classic

The Indiana Fever and Seattle Storm delivered one of the most electrifying games of the 2026 WNBA season on July 18, with the Fever edging out the Storm 110-107 in a high-octane shootout. The contest, played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, showcased offensive brilliance from both sides and kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.

Match overview

From the opening tip, it was clear that this would be a game defined by pace and perimeter shooting. The Fever, known for their up-tempo style, jumped out to an early lead behind hot three-point shooting. Seattle, however, answered with their own scoring runs, led by their star-studded backcourt. The first half ended with Indiana holding a narrow 56-53 advantage.

The third quarter saw the Storm take control briefly, as their defense tightened and transition offense flowed. But Indiana refused to fold. By the fourth quarter, the game had turned into a back-and-forth duel, with both teams trading baskets. The Fever’s ability to execute in the clutch proved decisive, as they scored critical points in the final two minutes to seal the win.

Key moments

• First-quarter fireworks: Indiana opened with a 12-2 run, forcing an early Seattle timeout. The Fever knocked down four of their first five three-point attempts.
• Storm's third-quarter surge: Seattle outscored Indiana 30-24 in the third period, taking a three-point lead into the final frame.
• Clutch free throws: With 12 seconds left and the Fever leading by one, Indiana’s guard calmly sank two free throws to extend the margin to three. Seattle’s last-second three-point attempt missed, securing the 110-107 result.
• Total offensive output: Both teams shot over 50% from the field, and the combined 217 points made this one of the highest-scoring games of the WNBA season.

Standout players

For the Fever, their leading scorer poured in 34 points on 12-of-20 shooting, including five three-pointers, and added 8 assists. The frontcourt contributed a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds, controlling the glass in critical moments. On the Storm side, their point guard recorded 30 points and 11 assists, while their forward chipped in 28 points and 9 rebounds. Despite the loss, Seattle’s offensive efficiency was remarkable.

Impact on the standings

The victory improved Indiana’s record to 16-10, keeping them firmly in playoff position in the WNBA standings. Seattle fell to 14-12, but remained in the hunt for a top-four seed. The result also tightened the head-to-head series between these two teams, setting up an intriguing rematch later in the season.

With this win, the Fever demonstrated that they can win in a shootout against one of the league’s most talented teams. For the Storm, the loss highlighted defensive lapses that they will need to address as the postseason approaches. Fans left Gainbridge Fieldhouse knowing they had witnessed a WNBA classic.