eastern conference semifinals
'12 champion wins
INDIANA 85, CHICAGO 72: All five starters for the Fever scored in double figures as the defending league champion upset the Sky on their home court in Glenview, Ill. Shavonte Zellous led Indiana, which shot 50.8 percent, with 20 points while Briann January and Karima Christmas, two other guards, had 16 apiece.
Elena Delle Donne, who was given the Rookie of the Year Award in pregame ceremonies, led Chicago with 20 points while Sylvia Fowles had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Eastern Conference regular-season champion.
The Fever was especially hot on three-pointers, making 10 of 16.
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