The Worst Team In WNBA History?

32 games into the season, the Fever are on track to tie an inauspicious WNBA record. Can they avoid this fate by winning one of their last four games? Plus, a message from our friends at The Milk Road πŸ‘‡ (3 min read)

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Unfortunate Company

To say that the Indiana Fever are struggling would be putting it mildly. They've dropped each of their last 14 games, and now sit at just 5-27 on the season. No other team has compiled less than 11 wins this year, but let's see how the Fever stack up against the very worst team in WNBA history πŸ‘‡

  • The WNBA record for most losses in a season stands at 31, set by the Tulsa Shock back in 2011

  • With four games left in their season, the Fever will need to snap their losing streak in order to avoid tying that unfortunate mark

While the WNBA season was two games shorter in 2011 (the Shock went 3-31), it's hard to deny that the Fever are fast joining the ranks of the worst teams of all-time. Ahead of tonight's matchup against the Atlanta Dream, we'll break down how Indiana's season fell apart and how they can steer clear of making history in the next few games πŸ™

Fever vs. Dream Betting PreviewΒ (subject to change)

  • Spread: Dream -8.5

  • Moneyline: Dream -430 (bet $430, win $100), Fever +320 (bet $100, win $320)

  • O/U: 161.5 Total Points

Trivia Question: In 2011, the Tulsa Shock had the most losses with 31. Which team had the most wins that season? (answer below)

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Another Down Year

On May 13th, the Fever's young season still had hope β€” their record sat at an even 2-2 and they were coming off of an overtime win vs. New York. The team has completely fallen off a cliff ever since, managing only three wins in the following 25 games. Over the course of Indiana's current 14-game losing streak, only three of their losses have been single digit deficits 😬

Unfortunately for the Fever, matters are only getting worse...

  • Guard Kelsey Mitchell, who is leading Indiana in scoring this year with 18.4 PPG, is out for the remainder of the season due to a partial plantar fascia tear

Although Indiana would love to avoid tying Tulsa's ignominious record, the rest of this season isn't about wins anymore. It's about growth and identifying pieces to surround Mitchell and a potential incoming No. 1 pick next year. These last four games will provide plenty of opportunities for Indiana's role players πŸ’ͺ

  • Look for No. 2 overall pick NaLyssa Smith to lead the charge in this one, as she's averaging 13.6 PPG and 8.3 RPG in her rookie season

This next matchup against Atlanta, who sit at 12-18, presents Indiana's best remaining chance at a win, so they better take advantage while they can 😐

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Call me crazy, but I think the Fever show some pride and finally secure a W to avoid the annals of history. I'm pairing that bet with the Storm defending home court against the Lynx. Take a look πŸ‘‡

  • Fever +8.5 vs. Dream: -110

  • Storm -6.5 vs. Lynx: -106

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Trivia Answer: The Minnesota Lynx had the most wins in 2011 with 27, and went on to win the WNBA title that year

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