In fact, this is only the fifth time the Fever have defeated the Aces since 2015. That makes Thursday night's win all that much sweeter for Indy, a night where the team already managed to overcome not having superstar guard Caitlin Clark.

Following a 2-1 week, what does Sports Illustrated think of the Indiana Fever in their newest WNBA power rankings?

ESPN analysts and national championship-winning HC Carolyn Peck makes strong claim about the Fever after their latest win sans Caitlin Clark

The Indiana Fever’s recent victory in the WNBA’s Commissioner's Cup wasn’t just about points on the scoreboard.

The first nine games were a struggle in efficiency for Kelsey Mitchell. Her efficiency splits are 11 percentage points better since, and it's needed without Caitlin Clark.

A recent statement from former WNBA coach and ESPN analyst Carolyn Peck generated online buzz after she said that the Fever are "more dangerous" without Clark. This statement came amid Indiana's recent three-game winning streak, which included their WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship win on Tuesday against the Minnesota Lynx.

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White wasn't too worried after she picked up a technical foul for blowing up at the officials late in a one-sided win Thursday night.