The WNBA finishes off the first half of its season this week before heading into the All-Star break in Indiana, which will be a showcase for young star Caitlin Clark.

Indiana isn’t going to, nor should it, be a defensive juggernaut in line with Stephanie White’s Sun squads. It merely needs to do enough to jump-start the type of offensive plays that can demoralize opponents.

As Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever​ prepare to take on the Connecticut Sun at the TD Garden, Gov. Healey says Boston should have a WNBA team.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA draft, Boston won Rookie of the Year honors that season and has been selected to each All‑Star Game since entering the league. This year, she’s averaging 16.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 blocks per game, leading the league in field goal percentage (58.3%).

Caitlin Clark will make her 3-Point Contest debut in Indianapolis on Friday night against the past two contest champs

Last time the Connecticut Sun played in Boston, Stephanie White led them to victory. On Tuesday, she returns as coach of the Indiana Fever.

The Fever did not hesitate to use Sophie Cunningham in a post about their rematch against the Connecticut Sun.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will participate in Friday's WNBA 3-point contest in her home arena. It comes after months of speculation from fans, who hoped to see Clark, known for her deep logo 3s,