BREAKING DOWN How The Indiana Fever Have WON 4 Straight Games 

That 3 guard lineup that Sides loves to run is ticking me off. How in the world is wheeler playing 24 minutes smh

I am very impressed with this young man's knowledge about BBall. Yeah I've been playing this sport since I was like 7 and that's 72 years ago.

46% of Clark’s made 3pt shots this season have been UNASSISTED , for context (Loyd, Ionescu, Plum, Connor have only had 20-22% of their 3pt shots be made unassisted). Their teammates set them up and feed them the ball. Only 15% of Mitchell’s 3pt shot have been unassisted and zero for almost everyone else have been unassisted -meaning they are being feed open or at least setup shots for almost all of their shots (especially 3pt) while CC had to figure it out mostly herself. This discrepancy is what will keep them from being able to perform like the upper level teams as you can see they assist their PG more. CC is on an island assisting everyone to help them shine but can’t beg for an assist back. She once again had almost more assist than the rest of the team combined. Every night doesn’t have to be a 20 shot night… but She was shooting 75% from 3 in the first half and they went away from giving her the ball. People don’t show up to see her average 11 shots a game and get iced in the middle of her rhythm especially on a night when she is Hot.

I watched Clark do this at Iowa for four years. In the right system, Clark runs an offense like no other, and makes everybody else better. Smith and Boston are high level players who can score huge points, but Clark is the key to keeping both of them scoring consistently. That team will REALLY look good when Clark gets fully acclimated, and her teammates get used to her passing. The more the offense runs through Clark, especially if the Fever play good defense and get out in transition, the better the Fever will be.

I want Temi back. 🎉

Dude, I don’t EVER comment, but your stance on Mitchell having to make teams pay for leaving CC open is so on point… good job my man, this team if they ignore the outside noise and just make the right plays can be really good with Mitchell, Boston, Smith, and then Clark running things can be special. I watch a ton of college WBB with the wife and Clark’s IQ is the thing, they figure that out and they dangerous.

i still think a new coach is needed for the fever team. i still also think cc needs to take more shots per game.

Clark should be the playmaker. It comes down to coaching and Sides is not very good.

Christy Sides is making me mad playing 2 point guards at the same time. She is playing Wheeler and Caitlin at the same time for over 18 minutes a game. She is pouching Caitlins assist, Caitlin was 3rd in the league in assist before Sides started doing this. Now she 4th I just feel like Sides is still sabotaging CC

Let Her Grow. That part. The reason we have this Caitlin today is because Lisa bluder let her do her thing.

Boston-Clark looking good.

They may not always know when Caitlin is open but she always seems to know when they are! I've gotten to the point where I think the turnovers statistic needs to be redefined , it shouldn't be a strike against the passer when a well timed and placed pass is fumbled , maybe treated more like an error in baseball.

caitlin made the same passes in college and her teammates caught them. her fever teammates just have to adjust their minds that caitlin would be making those kinds of passes so they won't be surprised when out of the blue caitlin would fire one to them. There was an interview of fagbenle and she said she was surprised Caitlin made that high risk pass to her and she thought to herself, "Oh really? you made that pass? Okay, I get you now, i'll be expecting them from now on."

CC should be the point guard running the play! Everytime CC is out of the game, the opponent catches up really quick!

Dude I have heard others dissect the Fever and Caitlin you nailed it in this video. I immediately subscribed halfway through it . I also have seen CC wide open off ball at times and no one passes it to her. Everyone on the team is looking for their own shot first and not looking for their best shooter .

Wanting Caitlin Clark to grow would mean wanting her to succeed, and the opposite is occurring. From her own team/ other teams and media. Most are envious and it’s clear to see

Wow I am so impressed with your opinion and maturity in this video. You must be a successful young man. I think you understand completely what the Fever need to do and I hope someone from the Fever watches this video. The Fever need to know each others talents and roles and stop playing like each of them may get traded if they each don’t score as much as they can. They still don’t know their roles and that’s the coach not stepping in and making some hard decisions.

Ho, hum... Carter with excellent analysis, again. There will be some bumps in the road for the Fever this season, but the ceiling could be pretty high. As they improve not many teams will want to face them. Even if the Coach has little idea what she's doing.

CC is a game manager in the WNBA. Those superstar numbers she had in Iowa is a thing of the past now

I have said it before and I will say it again, Mitchell can be a double digit assist machine every night if she would drive and kick but she drives and forces shots. Now not every time she drives should she kick but she needs to learn that there is another shooter on the team.

Can you do a video of how many times Mitchell has passed to CC, how many times Boston kicked out, and how many times wheeler does not incle CC it is so clear how could a competint coach not call this out

@5:40 Some of these players don't know the meta-game of basketball. Sometimes 2 points or 3 points is not just 3 points. In this case, CC is not just a regular shooter, she's a Steph shooter. If you give CC a wide-open 3 and she splashes it, her shooting target becomes locked on and she can shoot harder and harder 3s even off the dribble, which will be exponentially more important in the clutch moments. So even if Mitchell can make that 2, getting CC an open 3 is more than just a 3, it increases your winning chances because it unlocks even more firepower from CC, which is worth more than just those points. And, if CC goes into bighead mode, they have to double her and change their entire defensive game plan and pick her up earlier on D, which makes it easier for the entire team to score for the rest of the game. If I am the defense, I am HAPPY to let Mitchell hit a tight contested 2 because that 2 doesn't really "unlock" more scoring potential and I don't have to change my defensive game plan. Mitchell, who, of course, is skilled, is more like a Kyrie in the sense that she can score, but people don't really double her. If she beats them, so be it. Whether she scores or not, the defensive game plan doesn't change, and she doesn't really make the team much better (then you have to factor in her overall value because like Isiah Thomas, it's tough for her on the defensive side). But if CC starts scoring those long 3s or easy drives, the Fever will get much better because of her passing, and the D will change up. Although CC is like a stick physically, she does enough on D to not be a big liability; she gets steals and timely blocks to compensate for her lack of size. I've don't think i've seen Mitchell get any blocks or contest in a way that offensive players feel uncomfortable shooting.

If CC played like Mitchell, CC would have very few turnovers... but the Fever wouldn't be doing so well. CC plays the most minutes, handles the ball the most and should have the most turnovers. Though the TO's should drop as her team mates adapt better, as AB has. And I had to research this some, but I read that Mitchell is the veteran, with many accolades, on a team that is still lookin for a higher win/loss % than the .382 in 2019. Change is necessary. Mitchell has skill, now if she can learn to play better with others.

Outstanding analysis of basketball games!!!

And yet Caitlin has the GRACE to call it a team effort in the post game presser. She's playing "the game" well. Sides sucks and hides behind her best player(s), "I'm so proud of these guys" says the woman who makes it difficult.

If every pass was caught and shot was made coming from this remarkable player, she would damm near average 20 assists a game. It boggles the mind.

I hope sports analytics in broadcasting is something you think about for your future, you have a great eye for the game and an excellent analytical analysis of the game, truly enjoyed your breakdown. I will be subscribing to support your channel, wishing you the best in the future.

There's turnovers, then there's turnover that lead to POINTS. If Clark has 7 turovers and only 1 lead to points, who cares, she makes up for it with her assists. Too bad there isnt a Turnovers/To Points stats, I would really be interested to see the percentage of her TO's that lead directly to points..

Starting next week no more easy teams for awhile. Aces even got Chelsea Gray back from her injury so they will be much harder to beat. Also Fever vs Mercury will be interesting.

CC’s teammates must pay attention to all the feeds being thrown to minimize the turn overs!

…NOT getting hopes up…but it’s intriguing that they have FOUR go-to one-on-one Big time players when in need of a bucket. That has to be pretty rare. But agreed, they need that flow. Good vid

by playing teamball, having a team identity/knowing their roles and what they can do, and by taking on teams that young/currently still trying to build their roster/identity...in other words the fever beat on their future competitors/ got a glimpse of their future competition but those are the not the teams that currently sit on the throne (the established vets who are looking to win a title)

Excellent analysis!

SO Wheeler and Wallace came with Coach Sides from Atlanta, they 2 of the weakest players in the line-up. The fact that she does not change the lineup it shows she is not a good coach.

Carter! Yes, do the video on the turnovers. You know, I've been watching several of the Iowa highlights videos, and those teammates of Caitlin would grab her passes like they had suction cups on their fingers. I honestly think the Fever are just not used to getting dimes like the Iowa players were.

Kelsey Mitchell's like Lou Williams (who was at the game); she gets the ball, it's going up.

Running sets for CC off the ball makes sense. She doesn't have to bring the ball up every time. 12 shots a game just ain't gonna make it. You got at shooter like Clark you got to get her more shots....at least 15 a game. You're on the money with the turnovers. Clark is already settled in. She's deferring to others because she's a team first player and because she understands the need to build the trust and support of teammates. There will be a point where it becomes clear that she's the straw that stirs the drink. Look out when that happens.

Nalissa grabbed more rebounds this game. Cailin gave a bunch of them up to her and kind of let her take them. Last game Clark took the round and oushed the pace more in transition. It is unclear what the coach really wants,

Excellent video! Keep-up the great work!

Good analysis. Good pod

Good job, enjoyed your analysis. Learned a lot. Subbed, keep releasing these good contents

Fever players/Sides are STILL not passing to WIDE open look Clark in 3. That's a serious ATTITUDE and coaching problem.

Told you Smith , she got that chip that drives her

Amen Carter, Amen 👏

So many wide open shots but failed to pass the ball and CC is waiting for the ball! I guarantee you when you pass the ball to her more likely that not she’ll those shots!!!

Great analysis! I focused on CC passing and ball movement and saw missed catches and missed passes to CC. I’m learning. Would love to see your video on that. Also What is an ‘iso’??

I like your game break down.

Do a video on Angel. Seconds in the paint not called. Grabbing her own rebound as a rebound when her 3 seconds are up.

CC & the Fever w/a real coach (ex.'s- Bluder, Drake Coach or our RU-vid analysts: Adrienne Ross & Frank DaPope) would be unstoppable.

Great Team Win again

Sides doesn't know how to teach double-screens and even on just single-screens they are set so poorly, it really reflects bad on the coach. And I'm not talking about screens for Clark.....I'm talking about screens for your shooters, they have to be creative and done right but this team has no clue and that's on their coach.

Yes, Assists and turnovers review.

Some of the players simply won't pass to CC unless it's the only option, especially Mitchell. I don't get it, because CC feeds every one of them all night long.

Another win by the Team despite Coach Sides 😡 Every time they build a huge lead Coach Sides goes into Defensive Mode 🤯 Let these Women Play Ball 🏀

you wrong on Nalyssa...she grabs rebounds and cuts to the basket too....plus she has the best finishing shot within 5 feet of the hoop!!!

Pass her back the ball after the first pass in, and set a proper screen and she will dominate. You’ll win most of your games, get your easy stats and the game will grow. What worries them though, is they know if the game grows and the money gets bigger, so does the competition. Most of them won’t be in the league in a few years as younger players work on their game. The woke angle just keeps them employed.

Seems like Boston only scores is when CC FEEDS her the ball.

Caitlyn Clark

AP Basketball Writer, Tamika Catchings who went to Tennessee. She was on the team that won in 2012. Didn't the Mayan Clark restart? It did. Iowa threw their little league pitch in 2022, Iowa Cubs. Chicago has the major league team. Tennessee has 4 letter E. That's the 5th letter for the lions heart.

Great analysis. Agree with you about Boston. Atlanta seemed to be the better team tho. Fever looked frazzled. Smith missed too many CC passes and baskets. Shoot the ball, CC. Sides isn't consistent.

Could you make a video of the fouls called kinda struggle to understand how everybody got fouled

mitchell has a averaged 2 rebounds and 2 assists her whole career...Mitchell already said she won't change... that's why she'll always be a low level all star or just miss the cut

Yes please the video of the turnovers

The reason Sides is doing what she's doing, is to normalize Clark. Why isn't the learning curve phrase applied to any other player, but applied to the player who is breaking records? Really.

I still don't see the players shimmy to one side or quikstep to get more open on the 3pt line...or simple check back, move left 2 slow steps and and quick step 3 steps to right... they'd be more open

Do a video on Angel. I watched her grab a rebound shoot it straight up without hitting the backboard. Then the next shoe bounced off the backboard and she made the shot. Didn’t that take longer than 3 seconds. If you shoot a shot and grab the rebound isn’t that a continuation of the results of the missed shot but not from grabbing your own. So 3 second rule. ??? On a rebound from yourself.

RIGHT. Clark HAS to QB. That's how it works. Only one QB on ANY team. Sides has been a sabotaging traitor.

I actually like when Erica Wheeler or Kelsey Mitchell bring the ball up the court. However, after they pass backcourt, I need them to pass the ball to Caitlin for her to run plays. I prefer Erica/Kelsey to bring it because so Caitlin can rest. She's getting full court press and she has to play 30-35mins. She has to do mini sprints just to get pass the half court sometimes which is tiring.

Caitlin needs to stop throwing 40 foot passes to her teammates. They cannot catch them. She needs to stop throwing 50-50 balls to her teammates. They do not catch them. A lot of time she passes up a shot to pass the ball. She needs to shoot the shot and if it is a miss they have a chance to get the rebound. All the touch fouls but they can grab and hold CC on every offensive play. They also allowed CC to constantly push off because they were wearing her shirt. Abysmal officiating.

Ya, Mitchell doesn't even look for CC...Mitchell usually gets swatted once a game

I agree ☝️ with you but, cc have more bleach then any one in the league, so it resolves in turn over her team is to blame, they know she get double and triple and no one come to get the ball 🏀 that what I think 🧐 looking 👀 for your video tomorrow ❤

wheeler is only weakness on the team

Excuse me, how do you explaine such unability to catch the CC's passes? Sincerely, after first wnba watchings I was suspecting bad, while now I realize that wnba players fundamentals may be lower than NCAA's ones.

Defense has improved some but the screens still suck.They also need to fight for rebounds & the offense NEEDS to run thru Caitlin. Sorry to say it but Sides is wasting her talent. The teammates need to put aside ego & play together even if it means Caitlin gets a lot of touches.

Yes I want the turnover videos

Sides has to go! She's terrible!

The Indiana Fever play better when they are playing bad teams...this 4 game winning streak was against some of the worst teams in the league....The Fever are winless against the better teams in the league but enjoy your win streak 😂

Did you know that Wheeler has better shooting percentage than CC???? I bet she probably aberages less turnovers than CC!!! Some people just know how to lookup stats before you start talking nonsense!!

Absolutely 💯 analysis

Christie Sides is a terrible coach. All she needs to do is 1) allow Caitlin run the offense, or ship players out and 2) teach these 'professionals' how to set a decent screen!! I'm yelling at my TV half the time watching this team!

Kelsey sees CC' she's just a hog and wants to outshine CC by scoring higher. Those girls are selfish, and CC is being minimized!

A lot of open or good looks that are being wasted because they’re not paying attention!!!

When she didn't start the 4th I was like....WTF is Sides doing? Their team chemistry is def getting better. Agree on the Kelsey Mitchell...I think CC needs to cut when Mitchell cuts to the basket... if they can get a two man game like her and Boston this team is unbeatable. AB is def the MVP of this team. I agree. I need to see her against Jonquel Jones because she struggles against the Liberty. But all in all great game. Even tho Sides keeps trying to sabotage it.

When they don't catch the ball, it makes it seem like CC made a bad pass!

Kinda funny listening to your analysis. You literally described the Iowa Hawkeyes. Kelsey Mitchel needs to be more like Kate Martin. This is why the Hawkeyes were as deadly as they were, despite having a team full of players who won't be drafted in the WNBA (aside from Kate Martin, which was a surprise pick.) Defenders have to guard Clark out at the logo. And every single team is going to go after Clark. So this is where the team needs to also make themselves a threat. The Fever have been winning lately, and just looking like a better team these past few games, because they are looking more like a team. Mitchell is a phenomenal player, and I don't think I've ever seen a player as fast as she is. But damn, she needs to pass the ball a hell of a lot more. Fever seem to run this 3 guard offense, which is fine when you have good shooters. But it doesn't really work when one of those shooters isn't molding with the rest of the team.

My thought is when Caitlin is being face guarded or double consistently and getting flustered by it Christie will have others bring the ball up. The last couple games it seems they are trying to get it back to her via passes/screens. Today Boston was having a battle in the paint with that Big Vet which gave her trouble getting open and scoring. Both sat out on fouls.

CC & KM could be the splash sisters like Steph& Clay but you're right Mitchell gotta be aware of where Caitlin is, especially when she is drawing defenders with her.

Sides needs to recognize and take advantage of the gravity that Clark brings to the game. Everywhere she goes. There's three players at least watching her. The fever should be able to take advantage of that.

There were I think maybe 2 passes to smith. One was almost a full court pass which smith didn’t catch. And another one was one of those where smith got her hand in the ball and the defender scooped it away. It was a bounce pass I think.

My three nba faves MJ, MAGIC, AND BIRD, THERE ARE SO MANY KD AND KOBE.

Boston is not only good, the team needs cohesion now they're two examples of teammates and it inspires the others up their own game.

The game is coming to them nicely. CC will help her teammates.

W video

I noticed a couple of time CC deferred from bringing the ball up. Probably her way of taking a breather while staying on the court.

very intellectual content man, rock on.

Enjoyed your vid!

Boston is no longer a lumbering hippo but she was in the first six games. Sides resents CC is why S. does not give us the full CC. Last year’s #2 guard, the erratic Mitchell resentfully refuses to look for CC.

CC the best shooter in the WNBA??? What world are you living in??? She is only shooting hitting at 39%% Worst she is hitting only 33% from the 3 pt line!!! The best shooter???

THANKS, you are a good one

There is nothing to break down they have played 4 bad teams