Indiana Fever Lexie Hull Suffers Black Eyes After Collision Amid Playoff Push

Indiana Fever shooting guard Lexie Hull sustained two black eyes and a swollen forehead after a mid-game collision with Seattle Storm's Gabby Williams during their August 26 matchup. Despite the visible injuries, Hull showcased resilience and a sense of humor, sharing videos with fans and indicating she might still play in the Fever's upcoming game against the Los Angeles Sparks. The Fever, already missing injured star Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, face a challenging stretch in their playoff push, making Hull's potential availability critical. Both Hull and Williams left the game briefly but returned to finish it, with neither suffering a concussion. Hull's injury highlights the physicality and intensity of the WNBA season as Indiana fights to secure a playoff spot. Fans and commentators have praised Hull's toughness and determination to tough it out amid the team's injury setbacks.