Fever Win 5th Straight as They Stop Seattle on Road

 FEVER HOT STREAK REACHES 5 AS THEY HOLD OFF SEATTLE ON THE ROAD; FACE L.A. NEXT 

 By Deon Cash                                                              Beat Writer (Dayton 24-7 Now) 

The Indiana Fever won their 5th straight game as they knocked off Seattle on the road in a tight game 78-74. 

Natasha Howard was the star of the night for Indy, as she dropped 22 points, while Sophie Cunningham (17 pts) had another hot shooting night and continued her elite play.

Aliyah Boston, who has been the most consistent player for the Fever all season, dropped her 6th Straight double double of the season (16 pts, 12 reb). 

In a game that was tight pretty much the entire game, the Fever was able to grab a lead going into halftime. 

The Fever would go on a 10-4 run to end the half as Cunningham (10 pts) and Howard (12 pts) would give the Fever a 42-34 lead at half. 

The Storm would rally back, as they had four ladies in double figures, lead by Ogwumike (16), Williams (12), Diggins (13), and Malonga (12).

The Fever held a 72-61 lead untila big rally turned a easy road win into a dogfight. In a game that went down to the wire, Kelsey Mitchell, who had a off game, came up with a couple of clutch buckets to give Fever lead late 77-74. 

 The Storm would have a chance to tie or take the lead, but the final shot was missed and Boston would seal the deal with a rebound and make the crucial free throw to end the game.

With the win the Fever continue to inch closer to a higher seed. Before the winning streak the Fever were a 7 seed clinging to a spot. Now they sit securely in the 5 spot, which is literally 1.5 games from the 2nd seed.  Seattle falls to 16-13. 

UP NEXT: L.A. in Los Angeles 

The Fever will face the L.A. Sparks in L.A. tonight as they try to run it up for a 6th straight time. 

Cameron Brink is back for the Sparks, Rickea Jackson is coming off a game winning shot, and Kelsey Plum has been playing lights out. This will be a great test for the Fever. 

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Mitchell Sets Team Record in Road Win Over Sky; Face Phoenix Next

 MITCHELL HAS ANOTHER "CAREER NIGHT" AGAINST SKY AS FEVER MOVE TO 14-12 

By Deon Cash 

Kelsey Mitchell, one of the top scorers in the WNBA, put on a show in Chicago as the Fever rolled to a big road win against their division rivals.

Mitchell, the 3rd leading scorer in the WNBA, dropped 35 points in less than 30 minutes as Indiana stopped Chicago in the "Windy City." Mitchell has been playing at a 1st Team All-WNBA level all season. What she did was a team record.

Mitchell started hot (hitting 3 bombs in the 1st) and never turned off, leading the Fever in a game where a couple of other starters had off nights. Natasha Howard (0 pts) and Sophie Cunningham (5 pts), two starters who have been playing lights out for almost a month straight, was cold on the night offensively.

With Chicago being shorthanded, the Sky jumped out to a 5-0 lead. After that, the Fever took control early and never let the Sky regain control of the lead again. 

The Sky would battle and make a run,  actually cutting it to a 2-point lead (3rd quarter). However, Mitchell and the Fever rebuttaled every run by the Sky. 

SKY GROUNDED WITH INJURIES 

Without the services of All-Star Angel Reese, Courtney Vandersloot, Ariel Atkins and rookie Haley Van Lith, the Sky weren't able to get any consistent rhythm going on offense. Once they did, it was too late, as the Fever had already maintained control of the game. The Sky had a early lead, and once they lost it, they never recovered.

G Rachel Banham led the Sky with 26 points on the night. Dayton native and Fairmont grad Maddy Westbeld had 4 points and some solid play coming off the bench for the Sky.

FEVER STATS 

While Mitchell cooked the Sky all night, she did have help.

Rookie Makayla Timpson had her best game of her career, with 14 points and 4 rebounds. Aliyah Boston continued to be "Ms Consistent" with another double double (15pts, 11 reb, 6 dimes). Lexy Hull had a nice all-around game while Aari Mcdonald continued her rock solid play (10 pts, 4 dimes). 

With the win the Fever move to 14-12, as they sit in the 6 spot in the WNBA playoff standings. They are only 2 games away from being out of the playoff spot, so every game is crucial at this point. 

CLARK FACTOR: NO TIMETABLE FOR RETURN 

While it remains to be seen when Clark will be back, the Fever was able to find a way to get it done without her. They are 6-7 without Clark, while they are 8-5 with her. Clark is a dynamic player and while Aari Mcdonald is doing a great job of running the team, Clark offers a diverse style which should suit the Fever come playoff time. Regardless, Clark should not come back until she is fully healed. 

NEXT GAME: VS PHOENIX (16-9) 

In a game that will be intense to say the least, the Mercury travel to Indy to battle the Fever. They are sitting in the third spot overall and have taken off with the arrival of DeWanna Bonner, who abruptly left Indy earlier in the season and landed in Phoenix. 

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Fever Fest Set as "Cedric The Entertainer," The Kid Laroi, Leslie Jones Headline Star Studded Show; All-Star Watch Party to Follow

Cedric the Entertainer, Deon Cole, The Kid Laroi Headline Inagural Fever Fest 

By Deon Cash 

With the WNBA All Star game in Indy this year, the Inagural Fever Fest will be featuring some of the biggest stars in the country this weekend in Indianapolis.  

On the 19th of July, the Fever Fest will unleash some of the best comedic and musical talent in the world in preparation of a huge WNBA All-Star weekend.  

Deon Cole, a rising star, will be hosting a star studded event. 

Here are some of the elite artists and comedians that will be featured at Fever Fest:  

Cedric the Entertainer  - Legendary Comedian 

The Kid Laroi  - Star Artist 

Leslie Jones  - Celebrity Comedian

Aida Rodriguez - Star Comedian

G Easy  - Star Artist 

BIA  - Star Artist  

Sydney Colson - Comedian 

There will also be a WNBA All-Star watch party after the showcase, which will be a whole vibe in itself. That will begin immediately after the show and will last through the All-Star game. 

And did we forget to mention that Fever G Sydney Colson will be performing her first ever stand up comedy show at the Fever Fest? 

That will be something you dont want to miss. 

With this Star studded lineup, the Everwise Amphitheater at the White River State Park is the place to be on Saturday,  July 19th (5pm-10pm).

Tickets are still available at FeverFestival.com 

People are expecting a sold out event, so grab your tickets in advance. 

  

Andre Yates, Xander Smart to Be Featered on 50 Years of Dayton Hoops Today; Yates Talks "State Winning Shot"

 STATE CLINCHING "SHOT MAKER" TO BE FEATURED ON 50 YEARS OF DAYTON HOOPS  

By Deon Cash 

Andre Yates, an OHSAA State Champion in hoops and the guy who made the "Game Winning Shot" in the Title Game, will be on 50 Years of Dayton Hoops today  (11am - ABC)  

Yates guided the Dunbar Wolverines to a state championship in the 2010 era.

Yates Talks about that historic moment, the amazing team he played on, who influenced him, his relationship with coaches Mark Baker and Perter Pullen, and more. 

COMMITTED TO MY CRAFT CEO TO TALK ON 50 YEARS OF DAYTON HOOPS

Xander Smart, the owner of the highly successful organization Committed To My Craft, is set to be featured on 50 Years of Dayton Hoops today.

Smart, who is one of the elite trainers in Ohio and in the country, talks about the success his organization has had in the Kingdom Summer League,  which is hosted in Columbus. 

His organization has won the championship 3 years in a row, which has never been done before.

Check out the exclusive interview on ABC at 11am today.

The replay of 50 Years of Dayton Hoops will be on YouTube and Spotify tomorrow.

Jason DBKS, K. REDD Featured in Artist, Business Spotlight on 50 Years of Dayton Hoops

 Jason DBKS, K Redd Featured in Artist, Business Spotlight on 50 Years of Dayton Hoops 

by Deon Cash 

Jason DBKS and Kenneth Redd will be featured on 50 Years of Dayton Hoops today on ABC (11am)

DBKS, who was recently spotted at the BET Awards, is featurd in the Artist Spotlight Series. 

With a variety of movies, web series, and music coming out, look for DBKS to continue his meteoric climb. 

And his story about making it to the BET Awards is nothing short of genius. 

K REDD FEATURED IN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT SERIES

Kenneth Redd, who owns K Redd Apparel, has added a Mobile Lounge and a new partnership to his growing empire.

The music artist who has always used business to keep money flowing, now has moved full time into the mobile business.  

Redd, who has been a prominent figure in Dayton music since the 90s, still creates music as well.

Redd talks about the variety of great merchandise he has and how his new ventures are doing well.

Redd will be featured in the Business Spotlight today on 50 Years of Dayton Hoops (11AM on ABC). 

Follow Jason DBKS, K Redd Apparel & S.E.Live365 on the journey. 

Powell Brothers to Be Featured on 50 Years of Dayton Hoops

 Alfred and Albert Powell, two of the greatest coaches in Dayton sports history, will be featured on the series 50 Years of Dayton Hoops Sunday.

The Powell Brothers have coached for the Dunbar Wolverines and other programs for over 30 years.

They will talk about the great ballers and teams of the 60s & 70s, the Dunbar tradition, how the game has changed, and much more. 

The Powell Brothers have been apart of over 20 state championship teams, and have coached some of the best players in Dayton basketball history.

The show will air on ABC Sunday (11am) and will re-air on YouTube and Spotify later in the week.

For more info go to  @SELive365 on all platforms. 

Dale Ellis to Work With Youth Today at Harbor Hill

NBA VETERANS DALE ELLIS, CHRIS CHILDS TO WORK WITH YOUTH IN NEW YORK 

By Deon Cash 

Dale Ellis, one of the greatest 3-point shooters in NBA history, will be working a series of events &  camps in the New York area and throughout the country, starting this week.

Ellis, who has been working and hosting youth  camps for the last 20 years, will be in the New York area today for the Harbor Hill Picnic. 

Ellis was one of the deadliest shooters in the 80s and 90s as he went head to head with Larry Bird, Reggie Miller, and other elite shooters during those times. 

Ellis was also a NBA All-Star and key figure on some very successful Seattle Supersonic teams in the 80s and 90s. 

Ellis and Chris Childs, former New York Knick, will be hosting some shooting events and competition for the event. 

The event is from 5-7 and is for the Harbor Hill community only. 

Look for content from the camp and some  announcements about upcoming camps coming soon. 

Ellis will also be a special guest on the rising sports show S.E.Live365 in which Ellis will talk NBA Finals and provide his analysis on the series. 

For more information look up Dale Ellis on social media and follow @SELive365 for exclusive content on Ellis.