The Indiana Fever traveled to State Farm Arena on August 16 to face the Atlanta Dream in a tightly contested matchup that would go to overtime. The game marked the latest stop on a five‑game road trip for the Fever, who entered the contest riding a three‑game winning streak.
Caitlin Clark, the league’s fastest player to reach 700 career assists, anchored the offense with a team‑high 26 points, nine assists and three rebounds. She shot 9‑for‑20 from the field, went 3‑for‑10 from three‑point range and was perfect at the free‑throw line, finishing 5‑for‑6.
A milestone in the making
Clark’s 700th assist came in just her 83rd appearance, eclipsing a record that had stood for three decades and underscoring her impact beyond scoring. The assist highlighted her playmaking vision at a critical juncture when Indiana needed a spark.
Atlanta had built an eight‑point lead early in the game, fueled by the scoring of Allisha Gray. Indiana’s defense tightened in the second half, and Clark’s late three‑point burst tied the contest before she sealed the win with clutch free throws in the extra period.
Reversing the series narrative
The victory flipped the season series in Indiana’s favor, shifting a 2‑1 deficit into a lead. The win also extended the Fever’s winning streak to four games and kept their momentum alive as they continue their road journey.
Supporting performances came from teammates Kelsey Mitchell, who contributed a timely basket, and Stephanie White, whose defensive pressure helped curb Atlanta’s second‑quarter surge. Their contributions illustrated the depth that has characterized Indiana’s recent run.