The Indiana Fever’s win over the Los Angeles Sparks not only put them in the driving seat for postseason qualification but also highlighted the team’s character in the toughest situations. Lexie Hull shared a scary injury update before the game against the Los Angeles Sparks. But starring in the match, she made some clutch plays, handing her side a narrow one-point lead.
After the game, the star spoke about the impact of the injured players, like Sophie Cunningham and Sydney Colson, even though they are out of the squad till the end of the season.
Lexie Hull Talks About Struggles Following Injuries To Key Players
The league is going through a series of injuries in different franchises. While many key players returned to the hardwood, a few remain out of action for the season. Dallas Wings, Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky have one player out while the Seattle Storm has two players out for the season. The Indiana Fever has the highest number (three) of players out of rotation, along with other injuries.
Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, Natasha Howard and Lexie Hull played in all 39 games so far for the 2012 champions and have been effective. Hull recently weighed on the impact of injured players, especially those who are out for a season.
“It’s hard. Obviously, (Sophie) brings a lot of energy to our team. So it’s hard not having her, Sydney and Aari. Not having them on these trips have definitely been a change. We definitely miss what they bring not only on the court, but off of it,” the forward told the media.
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Cunningham and Colson missed nine games in the season, while the midseason acquisition McDonald played in 20 games for Stephanie White’s side. Another loss was of Caitlin Clark, who missed 19 regular-season games, along with an All-Star game and Commissioner’s Cup final. Despite their absence on the court, they showed support to the franchise through various means.
Lexie Hull Mentions Support From Injured Fever Star
The former Iowa star, dealing with a groin injury, is regular for the Indiana Fever games. She is always animated and vocal about the game proceedings. The star also showed her support for the team on social media. A similar case is the case of the injured veteran stars who are always hyping up their active teammates and siding with them in challenging situations. Sophie Cunningham shared a post right after the injury to show her support for the Fever’s teammates after a big win.
“But their energy has been good. We’ve been texts from them at halftime, and they’re watching. They’re giving us their thoughts and their insights. Obviously, it’s different watching on TV and being in person. They’re locked in. They’re a part of this team just as much as anyone,” Hull added in her interview.
Head coach Stephanie white talked about team chemistry and unity, giving them strength in adversity. The former Stanford player’s quotes support the HC’s assessment.