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So far, Lexie Hull is averaging 9.4 points and 3.2 rebounds in the playoffs, taking on a larger role with more minutes to give the team the best possible chance at success. Although her offensive numbers have shot higher than ever before during the postseason, the main focus has been on the six-foot-one forward’s defense. It’s not easy to quantify exactly how Hull impacts the game through a box score, but she keeps her hands active, initiates contact, and shuts players down before they can get to their spot. And according to Hull, that style of play is what will lead Indiana past Las Vegas. “Playing solid defense is what it’s going to come down to,” she explained. “We have to stay disciplined and focused on limiting their opportunities.” Probable lineup for the Indiana Fever Heading into Game 3 of the semifinals, the Indiana Fever has an incredible opportunity ahead of it. If Stephanie White’s team manages to win both games at home, they can walk into the Finals in an underdog story that no one could’ve even imagined. So it’s obvious that they’ll put their best five on the court, barring any unexpected injuries. Indiana’s starting five will look something like this: Natasha Howard Aliyah Boston Kelsey Mitchell Odyssey Sims Lexie Hull (GTD) The spotlight is definitely going to be on the game officials as complaints of physicality and poor refereeing have been front and center for this entire playoff series so far. Stephanie White, after getting blown out in Game 2, let loose a candid comment on the situation. “Well, it’s hard for us to find flow when there is a foul called every 10 seconds,” she said to a reporter asking if a lack of rhythm was what destroyed the Fever’s chances in the second game. On the other hand, Becky Hammon complained about how blatant the physicality was getting, comparing it to a bar fight. It seems like both sides are dissatisfied for entirely different reasons, so it will be quite interesting to see how the WNBA officials manage this issue. There are a lot of prominent narratives heading into this semifinal matchup, so stay tuned, it’s gonna be a doozy as the Fever hit the court and Caitlin and Co. continue with their ‘bench mob’ moves!