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Crowd welcomes Fever home from big win

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Fever, fresh off their win to become Eastern Conference finals champions, returned to Indianapolis Wednesday morning.

It was a rowdy reception from fans at the airport

The airport held a welcome rally for the Fever.

Dozens of people showed up to show their appreciation after the team won its way into the WNBA finals Tuesday night.

The Fever beat the the New York Liberty 66 to 51 to win the Eastern Conference finals.

Tamika Catchings scored 14 points and made some key defensive plays late in the game.

The all-star says she appreciated everyone’s support.

Game one of the finals is Sunday in Minnesota.

The Fever will hos the Lynx on Friday night for game three.