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Coach Stephanie White Sends Clear Message to Fever After Ninth Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports .
The Indiana Fever lost for the first time in four games on Saturday night. The Los Angeles Sparks came to Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a singular mission in mind: to secure a statement win against Indiana on their home floor.
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That's precisely what the Sparks did behind Azura Stevens ' 21-point, 12-rebound double-double, as the 6-foot-6 forward-center led L.A. to a hard-fought 89-87 victory.
It was a disappointing loss for the Fever, who have fallen to 9-9 this season. They are in the midst of a brutal stretch and Saturday's contest was their ninth game in 19 days. They are set to play five more in the span of eight days, starting with a home matchup against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday.
In her postgame press conference , head coach Stephanie White acknowledged the demanding schedule her team has faced. However, the veteran shot-caller also said that she believes her team is very much capable of battling through fatigue and adversity.
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"This is a group that's pretty locked in in terms of their energy, their effort, understanding what we're trying to do," White said. "But it takes another gear sometimes. ... If there's some physical tiredness, we have to combat that with mental sharpness.
"... That's a skill that we have to practice. We have to exercise it. We've got to continue to get better and grow in it."
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White watches on during a game.Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
White is rallying her troops here as they head into another tough stretch. She wants her players to lock in and be ready for what's to come, which is going to be even more challenging if Caitlin Clark continues to sit out.
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The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year has missed the last five contests due to a lingering groin injury, and the Fever have yet to confirm when Clark will return.
Indiana deserves a lot of credit for holding down the fort without their best player available, which is something they might need to continue doing in their upcoming games.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
