WNBA playoff game

The Connecticut Sun secured a commanding 93-69 victory over the Indiana Fever in Game 1 of the WNBA Playoff Quarterfinals, highlighted by Marina Mabrey's record-setting performance. Mabrey scored 27 points off the bench, setting a new WNBA playoff record for bench points, and contributed significantly after starting point guard Tyasha Harris left the game with an injury. Despite a challenging debut for Caitlin Clark, who managed only 11 points, the Sun's defensive prowess stifled the Fever, limiting them to 21% shooting from three-point range. Alyssa Thomas also made history with a triple-double, marking her as only the third player to achieve this feat in WNBA playoff history. The victory not only marked the highest postseason ratings for the WNBA since 2000 but also set the stage for a potentially record-breaking Game 2. The Sun's midseason trade for Mabrey proved pivotal, reinforcing their status as a title contender.