Indiana Fever Overtime Victory Pushes Them Past Atlanta Dream

ATLANTA – The IndianaFever defeated the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in overtime Sunday night, securing a crucial victory in the WNBA playoff race. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout, but the Fever capitalized on the Dream’s struggles in the fourth quarter.

Fever Prevail in Overtime

Indiana held Atlanta to just nine points in the fourth quarter, allowing them to rally and ultimately win the game. Sophie Cunningham’s late and-1 layup with three minutes remaining proved pivotal, setting the stage for overtime.

Key Performances

Caitlin Clark led the Fever with 26 points and nine assists, while Kelsey Mitchell extended her streak of 20+ point games to 19 with 20 points. Aliyah Boston contributed a double-double with 18 points, 14 rebounds, and five steals. Allisha Gray paced the Dream with 32 points, but foul trouble limited her impact.

Game Summary

The Fever built a lead in overtime, scoring six points. Makayla Timpson and Aliyah Boston each added baskets to extend the lead to 87-83 with 2:57 remaining. The game went into overtime tied at 81-81 after the fourth quarter. The Dream struggled to score in the final minutes, shooting only 36% from the field.

Coaching Comments

“At halftime, we were still holding (Atlanta) to 35% from the floor,” said Indiana head coach Stephanie White. “We talked that - about being more disciplined in the second half. And I thought our defensive effort in the fourth quarter was outstanding, and we dug in.”