Indiana begins its game against Charlotte with a 9-0 run.  Problem was, Charlotte outscored Indiana by 19 the rest of the way to defeat the Fever, 63-53.

Sting coach Trudi Lacey has finally decided to play rookie Nicole Powell, who scored 14 points for the second straight game. Tamika Catchings had another great effort13 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists...in yet another Fever loss (the team's fifth in a row).