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Timpson Breakout and Clark Clutch Lift Fever to 95-91 OT Win Over Dream

Indiana preserved its hold on fourth place, keeping tiebreaker routes open for first-round homecourt.

Overview

  • The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in overtime on Sunday, Aug. 16, improving to 23-12 and extending their late-season momentum.
  • Makayla Timpson scored a career-high 20 points and supplied Indiana's first three overtime field goals that helped decide the game.
  • Caitlin Clark finished with 26 points and nine assists and hit key free throws down the stretch to secure the victory.
  • The Dream played short-handed with Jordin Canada and Brionna Jones unavailable, while Allisha Gray led Atlanta with a game-high 32 points and Angel Reese had 15 points and 14 rebounds.
  • With the win Indiana evened the season series 2-2 and strengthened its tiebreaker position as teams jockey for a top-four seed that grants first-round homecourt advantage.