As the Indiana Fever prepared to face the Atlanta Dream in their final preseason matchup on May 10, 2025, the team held their official pregame media availability at Gateway Center Arena — giving fans and media a look into the mindset of one of the league’s most talked-about young squads.

With a perfect preseason on the line and the regular season looming, head coach Christie Sides, rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, and veterans like Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston shared their thoughts on the team’s development, chemistry, and expectations heading into the 2025 season.

Coach Christie Sides on Team Growth

Coach Sides opened the availability by emphasizing the progress the team has made over the past few weeks:

“This group is hungry. We’re young, but we’re learning how to win together — and that’s what this preseason has been all about.”

She praised the team’s defensive intensity and how players have embraced their roles quickly, adding that today’s game would be about “finishing strong and staying sharp before opening night.”

Caitlin Clark on Confidence and Chemistry

Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, was calm and focused in her remarks:

“We’re building something really exciting. The chemistry’s real — not just on the court, but in the locker room. Everyone’s bought in.”

She acknowledged the physical and mental adjustments to the pro level, but said she feels “more confident with every game.”

When asked about facing the Dream, Clark said:

“They’ve got talent and toughness — we have to match that energy and play our game.”

Veterans Speak: Kelsey Mitchell & Aliyah Boston

Veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell highlighted the importance of setting the tone:

“We want to start the season with momentum. That starts with how we prepare, how we talk, how we play every minute — even in preseason.”

Meanwhile, Aliyah Boston spoke about the team’s defensive identity:

“Defense travels. We’re working on being physical without fouling, rotating as a unit, and just grinding every possession. We’re getting there.”

What’s Next?

With the final tune-up game against Atlanta set to tip off just hours after the availability, the Fever will be aiming to close out their preseason undefeated and head into their regular season opener on May 16 vs. the Chicago Sky with confidence and momentum.

“This game matters for us,” Coach Sides said. “Not because it’s a win or loss — but because it sets the standard for how we want to play all year.”