The Indiana Fever sent a loud message to the rest of the WNBA on Saturday afternoon, absolutely obliterating the Chicago Sky 91–64 — and they did it without their superstar rookie even touching the floor.

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In a stunning blowout at the United Center, it wasn’t Caitlin Clark grabbing headlines — it was the team. The Fever dominated every phase of the game, and Angel Reese and the Sky simply had no answers.

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Total Team Takeover

With Clark sitting out (coach’s decision/strategic rest), Indiana didn’t skip a beat. Guard Aari McDonald took command of the offense, lighting up the Sky with 18 points, 7 assists, and 5 steals in a two-way performance that had fans buzzing.

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Aliyah Boston was a force in the paint, anchoring the defense and finishing efficiently around the rim. NaLyssa Smith added physicality and energy, helping the Fever control the boards and silence any attempt at a Sky comeback.

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Angel Reese Struggles as Sky Collapse

Rookie sensation Angel Reese came into the game with plenty of hype, but it quickly turned into frustration. She was held in check for most of the contest, struggling against Indiana’s physical interior defense. Reese finished with a modest stat line and found herself visibly frustrated at times, including a fourth-quarter travel call that sparked a viral reaction from the Fever bench.

Simply put, the Sky got outplayed, outhustled, and outcoached.

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No Clark, No Mercy

This game was supposed to be another chapter in the Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese saga. But with Clark resting, the Fever made a different kind of statement: They’re deeper, tougher, and more dangerous than people think.

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It wasn’t about one star — it was about team identity. Defense, pace, chemistry. From the opening tip, Indiana looked focused and hungry.

And that should scare the rest of the league.

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Social Media Eruption

Fans quickly flooded social media with disbelief and hot takes:

“Fever just DESTROYED the Sky and Caitlin Clark didn’t even play. That’s scary.”

“Angel Reese got humbled today. Indiana’s bench brought smoke.”

“Everyone said Fever is just Caitlin. Today proved otherwise.”

Final Score: Indiana Fever 91 – Chicago Sky 64

Up Next: The Fever return home with momentum, while the Sky are left searching for answers — and perhaps preparing for more than just the Caitlin Clark show next time around.