The Indiana Fever are currently on a winning streak, showcasing a significant improvement from their disappointing early-season performance, much to the relief of fans and especially rookie standout Caitlin Clark.
Clark and her squad clinched their third consecutive victory against the Washington Mystics on Wednesday night, pushing their season record to 6-10.
If the 2024 WNBA season were to conclude today, the Fever would secure a playoff spot for the first time since 2016.
This recent surge in performance has bolstered Fever head coach Christie Sides’ standing, and she wasted no time expressing her satisfaction to the team.
However, in the digital age of sports, such messages rarely stay private and soon found their way into the public domain after the match.
“I’m thrilled with how we achieved this!” Sides declared, applauding energetically.
“That’s what truly counts.”
Sides Poised for Team’s Continued Progress
Sides faced substantial criticism for the Fever’s sluggish start this season. But now, she has every reason to celebrate, as evidenced by her enthusiastic address to her players on Wednesday.
The Indiana Fever’s social media team captured video footage of Sides’ speech in the locker room, quickly sharing it online.
The entire Fever squad then huddled for a jubilant cheer, concluding the video.
Sides had been concerned about her job security given the team’s poor start, a common pressure point when drafting a highly-touted player like Caitlin Clark.
Securing the top rookie is a double-edged sword; it’s a significant opportunity but can be a coach’s downfall if the team fails to show improvement… just ask Monty Williams.
The current atmosphere for the Fever is undeniably positive, and they aim to sustain their winning momentum on the forthcoming road trip.