Caitlin Clark scored 26 points, including crucial free throws in overtime, as the Indiana Fever edged out the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in a dramatic WNBA matchup on Sunday. The game went to overtime after Angel Reese missed a potential game-winning layup in the final seconds of regulation.
Overtime Drama
The Fever trailed by eight points entering the fourth quarter but rallied defensively, holding the Dream to just nine points and forcing overtime. Despite the Dream's strong offensive performance in the third quarter, Indiana's defense tightened to close the gap. In the final seconds of regulation, with the score tied at 81-81, Rhyne Howard missed a three-pointer, and Reese secured the offensive rebound but could not convert her close-range shot, sending the game into an extra period.
In overtime, Reese opened the scoring, but the Fever responded with an eight-point run. Kelsey Mitchell’s late layup extended Indiana’s lead to 93-88. A controversial foul called on Clark sent Howard to the line for three free throws, which she made, narrowing the deficit to 93-91. Atlanta was forced to foul Clark, who calmly sank both free throws to effectively seal the victory. Clark then secured the game-sealing rebound.
Key Performances
Clark finished with 26 points and nine assists, though she took 20 shots and committed five turnovers. Mitchell contributed 20 points, reaching her 19th consecutive game scoring 20 or more points. Makayla Timpson added 20 points, and Aliyah Boston recorded 18 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, five steals, and three blocks. Sophie Cunningham’s clutch and-one play gave the Fever a brief lead late in the fourth quarter.
For the Dream, Reese posted 15 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists but shot 5-for-16 from the field and committed four turnovers. Allisha Gray led Atlanta with 32 points, and Howard added 17.
The Dream shot an impressive 25-for-26 from the free-throw line, but it was not enough to overcome the Fever's late surge. The overtime thriller marked another significant chapter in the developing rivalry between Clark and Reese.