The Indiana Fever have shown resilience following their WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship, achieving a commanding 46-24 lead at halftime against the Las Vegas Aces. Despite concerns of a post-celebration hangover, the Fever displayed strong performance, notably from new guard Aari McDonald, who quickly became a fan favorite. McDonald, having transitioned from a temporary player to a key contributor in Caitlin Clark's absence, demonstrated her versatility with six points and three assists in just 21 minutes, garnering praise from Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton.