The Indiana Fever is set to face off against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, marking the third game of their six-game homestand. This matchup will be the final meeting between the two teams this season, with the Fever looking to sweep the Dream in their four-game regular-season series.
In their previous meeting on August 26, the Fever emerged victorious with an 84-79 win, starting their season-best five-game winning streak. Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 29 points and a season-best seven rebounds, while Tina Charles led the Dream with a season-high 28 points and eight rebounds.
Mitchell has been on a tear lately, scoring at least 20 points in 10 of her last 12 games played. She continued her strong form with 23 points against the Minnesota Lynx on Friday. Meanwhile, the Dream has been struggling, winning only two of their last seven games. However, they did manage to score a season-high 107 points in their last outing against Dallas, with all five starters scoring at least 15 points.
Rhyne Howard led the Dream’s momentum with a season-high 33 points, six assists, and three rebounds, while Charles and Jordin Canada recorded double-doubles. The Dream remains in contention for the final playoff spot, tied with the Chicago Sky.
Both teams are among the top rebounding teams in the league, with the Dream ranking third and the Fever ranking fourth. Charles and Aliyah Boston are both top-10 rebounders, averaging at least 9.0 rebounds per game. Additionally, the Dream and Fever are ranked sixth and seventh, respectively, in second-chance points per game.
Mitchell, Howard, and Caitlin Clark are all top-15 scorers in the league, averaging at least 17.3 points per game. Clark is on the verge of making history, needing just six assists to become the only player in WNBA history to reach at least 650 points, 300 assists, and 200 rebounds in a single season.
This matchup promises to be an exciting one, with both teams fighting for playoff positioning. The Fever will look to continue their strong form and sweep the Dream, while Atlanta will aim to keep their playoff hopes alive.
