Indiana Fever Win Season Opener Against Atlanta Dream in Close Match

The Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream have split their first two matchups of the 2025 WNBA season, with the Dream narrowly winning the first game 91-90 and the Fever taking revenge with an 81-76 victory in the second. The first game featured a strong performance from Caitlin Clark, who scored 27 points and dished out 11 assists, but the Fever ultimately fell short due to missed free throws and defensive lapses, particularly in guarding the Dream's perimeter shooting. The Fever's coach Stephanie White acknowledged the team's ongoing challenges with integrating new players and improving chemistry, especially beyond the core trio of Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell. In the rematch, Natasha Howard led the Fever with 26 points, bouncing back from a poor showing in the first game, while Clark struggled offensively with only 11 points. Despite offensive inconsistencies and issues like poor free-throw and three-point shooting, the Fever celebrated the road win as a step forward. The upcoming game against the undefeated New York Liberty will test Indiana's ability to maintain momentum against strong competition.