The WNBA world eagerly circled Sunday's game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever for quite some time. When the schedule was released, it was set to be another matchup between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese,

Lexie Hull News Emerges Before Chicago Sky Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever are set to face the Chicago Sky in their next matchup, with all eyes in the WNBA community pointed toward the league rivalry.

One of the highlights for the Sky was Rachel Banham’s offensive explosion against Indiana. The 5-foot-10 guard went off for a season-high 26 points on 8-of-15 shooting, to go along with six three-pointers, one rebound, five assists and a block in 36 minutes of action.

Cardoso outplayed former college teammate Aliyah Boston in the first half. But the Fever adjusted, showing why Cardoso's next leap will have to come mentally.

The Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky was one of the five games scheduled for July 27. Both teams took the court without their star players in the lineup; Angel Reese was out with a back injury, and Caitlin Clark with a groin injury.

Without Caitlin Clark (groin), the Fever leaned on All-Stars Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston to close out Chicago for the third time this season.