The Indiana Fever secured a crucial 95-91 overtime victory against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, strengthening their position in the WNBA playoff race. Makayla Timpson delivered a standout performance, recording a career-best 20 points and providing critical scoring during the extra period. The win allowed Indiana to maintain fourth place in the standings, a position that guarantees home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Caitlin Clark was also instrumental in the Fever’s success, finishing with 26 points and nine assists. The game remained competitive throughout, with Kelsey Mitchell contributing 20 points and extending her streak of consecutive games scoring at least 20 points with a crucial layup in overtime. Mitchell’s three-pointer with just over a minute remaining in regulation forced the extra period by tying the score at 81-81.
Atlanta’s Allisha Gray matched her career high with 32 points in the losing effort, while Angel Reese contributed 15 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists. The Dream entered the game without point guard Jordin Canada due to illness and also missed forward Brionna Jones with a left leg injury. Despite these absences, Atlanta mounted a strong second-half comeback but ultimately fell short in the pivotal matchup.
Both teams face road games on Tuesday, with Indiana traveling to Toronto and Atlanta heading to Las Vegas.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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