While poor shooting and an inability to contain Mabrey were the two biggest issues for Indiana in this loss, many fans are calling for the firing of head coach Christie Sides.

"I'm excited, I feel like the energy around our group is really good," Clark expressed in a pre-game media conference. The post Christie Sides Sparks Pandemonium in Indiana Fever's Dramatic Playoff Debut appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Just 90 seconds into the game, Caitlin Clark was down on the court. She fell to the ground after she was poked in the eye by Sun guard DiJonai Carrington, grabbing her face in obvious pain. Clark didn't leave the game; she went back to the bench for a quick moment after Indiana called a timeout, then collected herself and continued playing.

On Sunday afternoon, Caitlin Clark made her WNBA playoff debut in Game 1 against the Connecticut Sun. The Fever ended the regular season with a 20-20 record and their first postseason appearance since 2016.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever lost in a disappointing blowout against DeWanna Bonner and the Connecticut Sun.

Mabrey spent a couple of weeks figuring out her role in the Connecticut offense but has been clinical ever since, shooting 42.4 percent on 3s since the trade. Her execution was emblematic of the whole team, as everyone knew exactly what they had to bring to come out with a victory.

The Fever lost their final game of the regular season to finish 20-20 in 2024, but not without a season-best bench performance first.