Game Recap: Fever Extend Winning Streak with Victory at Dream

 Game Recap: Fever Extend Winning Streak with Victory at Dream

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June 21, 2024

At State Farm Arena on Friday, the Indiana Fever (7-10) defeated the Atlanta Dream 91-79 to start their five-game road trip. Their winning run now stands at four games, something the squad hasn't done since August 2015. Notably, the Fever tied their season-high in points scored by defeating the Dream for the second time this season. The Fever made a season-high 37 field goals while shooting a season-best 56.9 percent from the floor.

Important Results

Smith NaLyssa

With nine rebounds and 21 points, NaLyssa Smith led the way. This was her third game in a row with seven or more rebounds. In addition, Smith had two blocked shots and two assists. With 1,112 career points, Smith surpassed Marissa Coleman to become the 15th-best leading scorer in Fever history with her effort.

Mitchel, Kelsey

Kelsey Mitchell scored 18 points on 7 of 12 effective shots, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, not far behind. In addition, she contributed four rebounds, three assists, and one steal, demonstrating her versatility and shooting ability.

Caitlin Clarke

Caitlin Clark, a rookie guard for the Fever, contributed 16 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, and 1 block. With seven assists in this game, Clark became the fastest rookie in WNBA history to reach 260+ points and 100+ assists in just 17 games. She was a playmaker the entire game, but especially in the opening quarter.

Boston's Aliyah

Aliyah Boston scored 10 points, pulled down 10 rebounds, and blocked three shots to register her fourth double-double in the previous five games. The recent success of the Fever has been greatly attributed to Boston's consistency in the paint.

Samuelson, Katie Lou

With 10 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists in her impressive performance coming off the bench, Katie Lou Samuelson impressed. Her efforts sustained the team's scoring effectiveness and momentum.

Highlights for the Team

Helps

With a season-high 24 assists, the Fever demonstrated their superb ball movement and cooperation. This high assist total is indicative of the team's selfless play and ability to locate open players.

Paint Points

Indiana outscored the Dream 48–26 in the paint, dominating this area. Their ability to score effectively close to the basket was highlighted by their inside domination, which was a major contributing factor in their triumph.

Highlights of the Atlanta Dream

Several Atlanta Dream players had standout performances in spite of the loss:

Tina Charles

With seven rebounds, two assists, and a season-high 24 points, Tina Charles had a great performance. In an otherwise difficult contest, Charles's scoring and rebounding performances were the Dream's only bright spots.

Gray Allisha

With four rebounds, three assists, and 19 points, Allisha Gray made a contribution. Her playmaking and scoring were crucial to the Dream's continued competitiveness.

Aerial Powers and Haley Jones

Aerial Powers and Haley Jones both contributed ten and twelve points. Though insufficient to defeat the Fever, their contributions gave the Dream more scoring alternatives.

Naz Hillmon

Naz Hillmon scored seven points and grabbed nine rebounds after coming off the bench. The Dream benefited from her enthusiasm and hard work, especially on the boards.

Gazing Forward

Next Match

On Sunday at 4 p.m. ET, the Fever will play the Chicago Sky as part of their ongoing road tour. The game will air on ESPN. The Fever will want to build on their present success by extending their winning streak and strengthening their place in the league standings.As the Fever make their way through this crucial road trip, stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analysis of their performance.

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