Overtime Thriller Secures Playoff Spot
The Indiana Fever turned a tightly contested battle into a 95‑91 overtime victory against the Atlanta Dream, preserving their fourth‑place position in the WNBA standings.
Makayla Timpson delivered a career‑high 20 points, opening the extra period with three consecutive field goals that set the tone for the Fever’s rally.
Caitlin Clark contributed 26 points and nine assists, while Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points, extending her streak of scoring at least 20 points to 19 straight games.
Allisha Gray matched her own career high with 32 points, underscoring the depth of the Fever’s offensive firepower.
The win came at a cost, however, as veteran Brionna Jones missed the game with a left‑leg injury and guard Jordin Canada was sidelined by illness, forcing the team to rely on younger contributors.
Sophie Cunningham, celebrating her 30th birthday, sparked a 78‑77 lead with a timely basket and free throw, while Angel Reese’s 15‑point, 14‑rebound, six‑assist surge kept Atlanta within striking distance.
Mitchell’s three‑point shot tied the game at 81‑81 with 1:05 left in overtime, but the Dream could not convert their final three attempts, sealing the Fever’s triumph.
With the playoff picture tightening, Indiana will travel to Toronto on Tuesday before heading to Las Vegas for their next matchup, while Atlanta prepares for a showdown in Las Vegas later in the week.