Indianapolis, IND – The Indiana Fever turned on the jets in the final 10 minutes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, surging past the Dallas Wings for a thrilling 98-87 victory on Friday night. Trailing by three entering the fourth quarter after a back-and-forth battle, Indiana unleashed a dominant frame to pull away and tie the season series between the two playoff contenders.

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Caitlin Clark spearheaded the Fever’s attack with a phenomenal all-around performance, pouring in 29 points and dropping 10 assists to lock in her third consecutive 20-point, 10-assist double-double. Clark did the bulk of her damage during a electric third-quarter stretch, erupting for 16 points to keep Indiana within striking distance while setting up her frontcourt partners for easy looks in transition.

The game changed completely in the fourth quarter when Indiana opened on a lightning-fast 15-2 run to snatch control of the contest. Aliyah Boston anchored the interior, scoring 10 of her 16 points in the final frame while grabbing 12 rebounds to finish with a double-double of her own. Guard Ty Harris provided the knockout punch from deep, catching fire off the bench and sinking crucial back-to-back three-pointers during the fourth-quarter run.

Dallas refused to make it easy, leaning heavily on all-star Paige Bueckers, who finished with a team-high 29 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Alongside guard Arike Ogunbowale, Bueckers helped the Wings build a 66-63 edge heading into the final quarter, but Dallas could not slow down the Fever’s fast-paced offense down the stretch as Indiana outscored the visitors 35-21 over the last 10 minutes.

Kelsey Mitchell also provided steady perimeter scoring for Indiana, extending her historic streak of 20-plus point games with a efficient 23-point performance. The backcourt chemistry between Clark and Mitchell once again created severe spacing dilemmas for the defense, allowing the Fever to shoot an efficient 52.7% from the field on the night.

With the victory, Indiana improves to 22-12 on the season, matching the franchise’s second-highest single-season win total and solidifying their position as a dangerous threat in the WNBA playoff race.