Wednesday’s matchup marked the return of former Indiana Fever player DeWanna Bonner to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The six-time All-Star made her return to Indianapolis for Wednesday’s game as a member of the Phoenix Mercury, which she joined earlier this month after being waived by the Fever.

As Indiana attempted to ascend to the ranks of a true championship contender, Bonner's sudden exit had the potential to derail a transformational offseason. Instead, the Fever have made the most of a suboptimal situation and find themselves deeper than they were when the season began.