Sun’s dim playoff chances doomed after epic collapse to Fever

The Connecticut Sun watched a 21-point advantage evaporate in the final quarter Sunday, falling to the Indiana Fever in Uncasville. The stunning collapse leaves Connecticut’s already faint playoff hopes on life support.

Key Takeaways:

  • Connecticut led by as many as 21 points in the third quarter.
  • Rookie Leila capped the third with a buzzer-beating three.
  • Indiana Fever mounted a decisive fourth-quarter comeback.
  • The defeat severely damages the Sun’s postseason chances.
  • Game unfolded Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Fourth-Quarter Freefall
Connecticut entered the last 10 minutes, in the words of the game report, “with victory in their grasp.” The Sun, buoyed by crisp ball movement and aggressive defense, had built what looked like an insurmountable cushion against the Indiana Fever.

A Lead Built—and Lost
The advantage peaked at 21 points midway through the third. Moments later, rookie guard Leila buried a buzzer-beating three-pointer that sent the Mohegan Sun crowd into a frenzy and pushed Connecticut’s control of the game to its zenith.

The Fever Rally
Then everything changed. Indiana chipped away at the deficit, possession by possession, turning missed Sun shots into transition points and tightening its own defense. By the midpoint of the fourth, the once-double-digit lead had shrunk to a single possession. When the final horn sounded, the scoreboard told the story of a stunning reversal.

Playoff Picture Turns Dark
The headline put it bluntly: “Sun’s dim playoff chances doomed.” With precious few games left on the schedule, Connecticut can ill afford any more slips. Sunday’s loss, coming after such a commanding start, may be the one that seals their postseason fate.

What Lies Ahead
For the Fever, the comeback stands as a season-defining high point. For the Sun, it is a painful lesson in unfinished business—one that leaves their future this year hanging by the thinnest of threads.

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