Indianapolis, IND – The Indiana Fever secured a decisive 83–71 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, riding an efficient offensive performance and an imposing interior defense. Indiana relied heavily on its balanced starting lineup to command the game, pulling away in the second half to protect their home court. The Fever’s sharp perimeter shooting and steady ball movement ultimate proved too much for the visiting Dream to handle.

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Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with an explosive 25-point performance, dismantling Atlanta’s defense by shooting an efficient 11-of-15 from the field, including three conversions from beyond the arc. Aliyah Boston anchored the interior for Indiana, putting up a stellar 19 points, 7 rebounds, and blocking 3 shots. Boston also showcased an expanded game by knocking down three 3-pointers, stretching the Dream’s defense and opening up lanes for her teammates.

Caitlin Clark orchestrated the offense effectively, flirting with a double-double by recording 17 points, 7 rebounds, and a game-high 8 assists. Although the Dream defense tried to disrupt her rhythm, Clark’s ability to facilitate and find open shooters like Mitchell kept Indiana’s offense fluid. Defensively, the Fever collapsed on driving lanes and protected the rim effectively, accumulating 7 blocked shots as a team to frustrate Atlanta’s frontcourt.

The Atlanta Dream struggled to find consistency on the offensive end, shooting just 34.3% from the field. Jordin Canada and Allisha Gray tied for the team lead with 13 points each, with Canada also distributing 7 assists before fouling out late in the game. Angel Reese battled hard on the glass, securing a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Naz Hillmon contributed 12 points off the bench, but their efforts were overshadowed by a tough 6-of-21 team performance from the three-point line.

Indiana controlled the game’s momentum primarily through perimeter efficiency, outscoring Atlanta 33 to 18 from the three-point line. The Fever led by as many as 15 points, utilizing an aggressive transition game and timely defensive stops to thwart any late-game comeback attempts by the Dream. With the victory, Indiana continues to build positive momentum as they navigate their regular-season schedule.