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Kelsey Mitchell contributed 25 points, while Aliyah Boston added 19 points, six rebounds, and eight assists for the Indiana Fever in their 99-82 victory over the Atlanta Dream in an intense game at Indianapolis. The Fever showcased an impressive performance in the second half, scoring 59 points to secure the win.
Caitlin Clark was 5 of 17 from the field, including 1 of 7 from 3-point range, for 12 points and added nine assists for Indiana (10-10).
Sophie Cunningham had 16 points and 10 rebounds
Indiana trailed 63-60 with 3:38 left in the third quarter before holding Atlanta without a field goal for the rest of the frame.
As the game progressed, the momentum shifted in favor of the Fever. They closed out the third quarter with four consecutive points and continued with a strong 11-2 start in the fourth quarter, propelling them to a commanding 80-67 lead. Indiana maintained a double-digit advantage for the remainder of the game, securing a decisive victory over the Dream.
Jordin Canada set career highs with 30 points and six 3-pointers for Atlanta (12-8).
Rhyne Howard added 14 points and four 3-pointers, and Brittney Griner had 10 points and eight rebounds.
Brionna Jones fouled out with 6:17 remaining in the fourth.
Canada made six 3-pointers and tied her career high with 26 points in the first half to help Atlanta take a 45-40 halftime lead.
The Dream closed the first half on a 6-0 run after Indiana turned it over on its final three possessions.
Canada entered the game 6 of 29 from 3-point range this season and made 6 of 9 in the first half against the Dream.
It was the fourth and final meeting in the regular season between the Fever and the Dream, with the series tied at 2-all.