Indiana Fever defeat Atlanta Dream as Caitlin Clark ties WNBA record

The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 83-71 in the opening game of the 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, moving the team to a 5-4 overall record. After the win, head coach Stephanie White cautioned against unrealistic expectations, noting that the roster is still building chemistry with several new starters and bench players receiving heavy minutes.

Caitlin Clark added 17 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, tying her own league record as the fastest player to reach 150 points and 50 assists in a season, achieving the milestone in just eight games. Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points and Aliyah Boston contributed 19. The Fever’s next Commissioner’s Cup matchup is against the New York Liberty.