The Indiana Fever secured their first-ever WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship title by defeating the defending champions, the Minnesota Lynx, in the 2025 final presented by Coinbase. Natasha Howard was named the unanimous MVP of the Commissioner’s Cup, delivering a standout performance with 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Following their championship win, the Fever returned to action facing the Las Vegas Sparks in an inter-conference matchup. Key players in the Sparks-Fever game included Dearica Hamby, who posted 25 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks in a previous game, and Kelsey Plum, who showed strong scoring ability with multiple three-pointers and a total of 11 points early in the game. The Fever, fresh off consecutive victories and strong defensive performances holding opponents under 60 points, aimed to continue their momentum against the Sparks.