Fever Force Winner-Take-All Game 3 Against Dream in WNBA Playoffs

The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 77-60 in Game 2 of the WNBA first-round playoff series, forcing a decisive Game 3. Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 19 points, including four three-pointers, while Aliyah Boston contributed 15 points and strong rebounding. The Fever's second-half surge, including a 27-7 run spanning the third and fourth quarters, secured their first playoff win since 2015. Despite Atlanta's efforts, including contributions from Te-Hina Paopao and Rhyne Howard, the Dream fell well below their regular-season scoring average. The Fever, playing with several key injuries, capitalized on their home crowd's energy and built a commanding lead early in the fourth quarter. Game 3 is set for Thursday in Atlanta, where the Dream aim to break their playoff series win drought dating back to 2016.