Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull played a key role in the team's second consecutive victory on Wednesday night, a 90-73 win against the Portland Fire at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Hull, returning from a hamstring injury, scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds while shooting a perfect 4-for-4 from the field, all from three-point range.
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According to Fever Stats, her true shooting percentage of 138.89% was the second-highest in a 15-point game in WNBA history.
Defensively, Hull drew two offensive fouls, energizing her teammates on the bench.
"It just feels good when we're in the right spot at the right time," Hull said. "Those are the little things that turn momentum."
Hull had a slow start to the season, scoring only one point in her first two games before finding her rhythm.
"It feels good to see the ball go through the net," she added.
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"Building that chemistry and knowing where those shots are coming from — that's something we drill a lot in practice."
Fever head coach Stephanie White praised Hull's resilience and defensive mindset.
"Recovering from injury takes time," White said. "I'm thankful for Lexie that today she finally found her shot again."
White described Hull as a tough competitor who embraces roles that generate energy for the team.
"Lexie plays her butt off and makes the right plays on the defensive end," White said. "She's like the Energizer Bunny for us."
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The Fever now prepare for a Friday night matchup against the 3-1 Golden State Valkyries.
