Lexie Hull’s Grit Ignites Indiana Fever’s Seismic Win Over Chicago Sky.. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Lexie Hull, battered and bruised, turned pain into power, leading the Indiana Fever to a 97-77 rout of the Chicago Sky that left the WNBA buzzing. With Caitlin Clark sidelined for the season and five teammates out, Hull, still nursing the remnants of a head collision from August 22, stepped into the void. Her raccoon-like black eyes, briefly masked by makeup for team photos, betrayed her grit as she played over 30 minutes, dropping 9 points, including a clutch 3-pointer that sparked a frenzy.
Hull’s relentless defense and fearless drives dismantled Chicago’s spirit. The Sky, already eliminated from playoff contention, couldn’t match her intensity. Kamilla Cardoso and Michaela Onyenwere each scored 18, but Hull’s tenacity set the tone for Indiana’s sweep of the season series, winning by an average of 23.8 points. The arena quaked as fans roared, sensing a shift. The bench erupted, feeding off Hull’s defiance.
This wasn’t just a win—it was a statement. Insiders called it a turning point, shredding the narrative of the Fever as a “one-woman team.” Hull, alongside Kelsey Mitchell’s 20 points and Natasha Howard’s 18, proved Indiana’s depth and resilience. The victory moved the Fever within one win of clinching a playoff spot, their first since 2016 without Clark’s star power
Hull’s performance, playing through pain most would dodge, silenced doubters and left Chicago frozen. It signaled a new Fever—one forged in adversity, ready to shake the WNBA. As the playoffs loom, Hull’s heroics may have redefined not just Indiana’s season, but the league’s hierarchy.
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