The Indiana Fever clinched a crucial 98-87 victory over the Dallas Wings, a win that not only halted the Wings’ seven-game skid but also nudged the Fever into the fourth seed of the WNBA playoffs.
Caitlin Clark was the engine of the night, pouring in 29 points and dishing out 10 assists. Her third-quarter burst, which accounted for 16 of her total, marked her 20th career game with at least 20 points and 10 assists, the most in league history.
Boston’s rebound presence
Aliyah Boston added 16 points and pulled down 12 rebounds, with 10 of those points arriving in the fourth quarter, underscoring her impact when the game tightened.
Kelsey Mitchell continued her scoring streak, extending it to 18 consecutive games with a 23-point outing. Her consistency has become a cornerstone of the Fever’s recent surge.
Tyasha Harris, who had been held scoreless in the previous six contests, erupted for 15 points by going 5-for-5 from three-point range in the fourth quarter, delivering the late clutch push that sealed the win.
Bueckers’ battle
Paige Bueckers led the Wings with 29 points, six rebounds and six assists, but the effort fell short as Dallas slipped to a tie for seventh place with the Washington Mystics.
The victory gives Indiana a half-game edge over the Atlanta Dream for the No. 4 playoff spot. The Fever will next travel to Atlanta on Sunday, while the Wings host Golden State on Monday before meeting the Fever again on Thursday in Dallas.