The Indiana Fever erased a 21-point deficit and picked up a much-needed win to keep pace in the playoffs race.

The Indiana Fever came back from a 21-point deficit to beat Connecticut Sun, 99-93, on Sunday despite losing Sophie Cunningham to a knee injury in the second quarter.

Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun was one of the five games scheduled on Sunday. The Fever were once again playing without Caitlin Clark. After a massive win over the Chicago Sky on Aug.

Marina Mabrey and the Connecticut Sun were up by as much as 21 points in Sunday’s game against the Indiana Fever. However, thanks to a career day from WNBA All-Star Kelsey Mitchell, who scored 38 points, the Fever escaped with a 99-93 overtime win.

The Connecticut Sun were eliminated from WNBA playoff contention with a brutal loss before a “home” crowd, much of it was cheering Indiana.