Aari McDonald recorded seven points (2-of-7 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), one rebound, five assists, three steals and one three-pointer in Tuesday’s Commissioner’s Cup win over the Mystics.
Due to starter Sydney Colson taking a shot to the nose, McDonald likely made her Fever debut a little sooner than anticipated. However, while the 2021 first-round pick of the Dream did not shoot the ball well, she was especially valuable as a facilitator and defender. McDonald drew two charges during the first half and recorded three steals, and she dished out five assists without committing a turnover. Colson, who returned to Tuesday’s game after some time in the locker room, played 16 minutes and finished with seven points, one rebound, three assists, one block and one three-pointer. McDonald is not a player who has to be added in fantasy leagues, especially with Caitlin Clark’s (quad) return potentially on the horizon. However, she played well enough on Tuesday to continue receiving rotation minutes as long as Indiana’s starting point guard is out.