Fever coach Stephanie White and reporter Lisa Salters are partners, and both have stepped away as Salters' mother deals with a health issue, according to Sunday night's ABC broadcast.

Major Update on Stephanie White’s Partner Lisa Salters Amid Sky Game Absence originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White was not on the bench for Saturday’s 79-52 win over the Chicago Sky.

The veteran sideline reporter was a notable absence from Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, but play-by-play announcer Mike Breen explained the situation perfectly with a heartfelt message