The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in an overtime game at State Farm Arena on Sunday evening. Caitlin Clark scored 26 points and made crucial free throws late in overtime, while also securing a key rebound to help seal the victory. The Fever trailed by eight points after the third quarter but managed to hold the Dream to just nine points in the fourth quarter, forcing the game into overtime.
In the final seconds of regulation, with the score tied at 81, Rhyne Howard missed a three-point attempt, and Angel Reese's layup attempt failed, sending the game to overtime. During the extra period, Reese scored first, but the Fever quickly took control, with Kelsey Mitchell scoring to extend their lead.
A controversial foul call on Clark allowed Howard to make three free throws, narrowing the Fever's lead to 93-91. Clark responded by making two free throws, effectively securing the win. The Dream's final shot attempt was unsuccessful, and Clark ended the game with 26 points and nine assists. Mitchell and Makayla Timpson each contributed 20 points for the Fever, while Reese recorded 15 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists for the Dream, who had Allisha Gray leading with 32 points.