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Indiana Fever secure key WNBA victories led by Caitlin Clark
The Indiana Fever have secured critical victories in their push for playoff positioning. In a recent matchup against the Dallas Wings, Caitlin Clark recorded 29 points and 10 assists, marking her 13th career game with at least 25 points and 10 assists—a WNBA record. The Fever won the game 98-87, bolstered by Kelsey Mitchell’s 23 points and a perfect shooting performance from Tyasha Harris.
Following their success against Dallas, the Fever faced the Atlanta Dream in an overtime thriller. Despite trailing by eight points in the third quarter, Indiana rallied to win 95-91. Clark contributed 26 points and crucial free throws in the extra period, while Aliyah Boston added 12 rebounds. The victory helps the Fever maintain their hold on the fourth playoff spot.
As the regular season enters its final stretch, both the Fever and the Dream are jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference. Clark and Boston are managing minor injuries, with both players listed as probable for upcoming games. The Fever are currently on a demanding road trip as they look to surpass their franchise record for most wins in a season.
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Aliyah Boston · Angel Reese · Atlanta Dream · Caitlin Clark · Dallas Wings · Indiana Fever · Kelsey Mitchell · Nike · Paige Bueckers · Stephanie White · University of Iowa · WNBA
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The WNBA schedule for Sunday, August 16, includes three games. kdus1060.com · vsin.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Chicago Sky play the Seattle Storm at 5 p.m. ET.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kelsey Plum is out due to injury for Phoenix. kdus1060.com · vsin.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Caitlin Clark is averaging 21.9 points and 8.3 assists.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Angel Reese is averaging 15.6 points and 12.0 rebounds.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Indiana Fever face the Atlanta Dream at 5 p.m. ET.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sydney Taylor and Skylar Diggins are out for Chicago. kdus1060.com · vsin.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Portland Fire face the Phoenix Mercury at 7 p.m. ET.