The Indiana Fever will be making their WNBA Playoffs debut for the first time since 2018. Behind this amazing accomplishment was a fantastic debut season from Caitlin Clark, who has been shattering records left and right.
In addition to having an incredible group of players around him, the 22-year-old’s supporters have been instrumental in helping the team succeed during this historic campaign. The unfortunate aspect of this situation is that there’s no assurance Indiana supporters will be able to see their team play in the postseason at home. Since the Fever are the sixth seed going into the playoffs, their opponents—either the Las Vegas Aces or the Connecticut Sun—will get home-court advantage in the first round. Caitlin Clark, the guard for the Indiana Fever, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Grace Hollars It’s possible that the Fever won’t get to play a postseason game at Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse because the rules state that the first two games of the best-of-three series will be played in Connecticut or Las Vegas, depending on which team finishes as the third seed. Even with all the odds against them, Clark is optimistic that the Fever can still provide Indiana fans with a complete postseason experience. The issue is that, should the Fever host a home playoff game, fans would have a difficult decision to make.
“Unless they’re selling standing room only, there’s no way—there’s no more space for them to go,” Clark responded when asked if she anticipated an even larger attendance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the playoffs. “They really have been amazing the entire year. They’ve been amazing, but perhaps they could be a little bit louder. How many more people can we fit in there? I’m not sure. I’ve noticed that the crowds are obviously packed to capacity.
Perhaps they will sell standing room only, though. Ultimately, it’s a nice problem for the Fever to have. Seeking additional room to satisfy fan demand is ultimately preferable to dealing with the problem of insufficient fan support. You can attribute this, among other things, to the Caitlin Clark effect. Related: WNBA Team Owner Levels Serious Accusations at Fans of Caitlin Clark Related: Following her boyfriend’s significant announcement, everyone is talking about Caitlin Clark in the same way