as to the Olympic break continues fans of the Indiana Fever are not happy with head coach Christy side's decision to leave out Kelsey Mitchell from the starting lineup especially after her great performance in the team's recent games and the WNBA All-Star game it's been nearly 2 weeks since Katlyn Clark and the Indiana Fever last took the court facing off against the Dallas Wings despite a disappointing defeat going into the Olympic break Clark ended the game on a high note by breaking the WNBA record for most assists in a single game on Monday the fever returned to action holding their first practice during the break the entire roster participated except for guard Christy Wallace who is currently representing Australia in the 2024 Paris Olympics the practice session featured the usual setup with starters wearing blue jerseys and backups wearing gray however there was a surprising shift All-Star Kelsey Mitchell typically a starter was seen in a gray Jersey while forward Danielle Robinson wore a blue jersey Mitchell who has started all 26 games for the fever this season is the team's second highest scorer averaging 16.9 points per game just behind Clark she also contributes 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game the change in her practice jersey spark speculation about a potential lineup adjustment although coach Christy sides has not confirmed any official changes for when the season resumes in mid- August this potential shakeup comes after Mitchell Clark and Aaliyah Boston played pivotal roles in leading team WNBA to an upset victory over team te USA in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game the Trio's performance highlighted their Synergy and skill bringing additional attention to the fever's Dynamic lineup the fever's practice session aimed to regroup and refocus the team for the remainder of the Season despite their recent loss to the wings the break offers a valuable opportunity for the team to reset and strategize Clark's record-breaking performance before the break showcased her exceptional playmaking ability and her leadership will be crucial as the fever looked to bounce back in the latter part of the season as the fever gear up for their return all eyes will be on the potential impact of the lineup changes Kelsey Mitchell's move to the backup Squad in practice suggests a strategic shift that could influence the team's Dynamics and performance whether this change is temporary or a sign of a new approach it underscores the fever's commitment to exploring all avenues for improvement meanwhile fans eagerly await the continuation of the season to see how these adjustments play out on the court the fever's next games will be pivotal in determining their standing and momentum as they push towards their playoff aspirations with Caitlyn Clark's exceptional playmaking and scoring ability combined with the potential lineup changes the fever are poised for an intriguing second half of the season