"We all owe you an apology": Indiana Fever fans apologize to $85,000 forward after she silences doubters in emphatic manner

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"We all owe you an apology": Fever fans apologize to $85,000 Brianna Turner after she silences doubters with breakout Game 2 performance. (Image Source: Getty

The Indiana Fever recorded an emphatic 77-60 win in Game 2 on Tuesday, forcing a decisive Game 3 against the Atlanta Dream. While stars Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston executed their roles superbly in the do-or-die matchup, it was Brianna Turner who won hearts with a difference-making performance off the bench.

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Turner, who is on a one-year, $85,000 contract, had fallen out of the rotation this season. On Tuesday, however, the defensive-minded forward showcased what a "stay ready" mentality looks like. Her dominance on the glass and ability to anchor the team defensively were instrumental in keeping the Fever’s season alive.

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Indiana Fever fans haven’t always been in Turner’s corner, with many urging the front office to trade her during the regular season. After her breakout performance in a high-pressure playoff game, the Fever supporters offered a unified apology to the former Chicago Sky forward.

"Bri Turner we all owe you an apology," a fan commented.
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Brianna Turner stats in Game 2 vs. Atlanta Dream

Brianna Turner averaged just 8.6 minutes in the regular season, leading many to believe that coach Stephanie White had lost faith in the 6-foot-3 forward. As it turned out, White did trust Turner, and the forward repaid that faith with a huge performance in a must-win game, delivering across the board.

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Turner finished with four points on 1 of 2 shooting, including 2 of 2 from the free-throw line. She also contributed six rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in 20 minutes, finishing with a +10 rating for the night.

The series now comes down to a single-game elimination, with both Indiana and Atlanta one win away from advancing to the second round and one loss away from ending their season. For the Fever to secure a victory in Game 3 on the road, role players like Turner will need to step up once again and provide a significant spark off the bench.

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Edited by Atishay Jain
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