Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (9-6) see their four-game winning streak snapped on Thursday night with a 108-101 loss to the Atlanta Dream (10-4) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Despite debuting her new Nike Signature “Caitlin1” shoes in the loss to the Dream, Caitlin Clark poured in 26 points on 8-for-17 shooting, 2-for-5 from 3-point land, and 8-for-12 at the free-throw line, while recording seven assists and two rebounds in her 31-minute effort.
While the Fever fought valiantly to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, Indiana’s inability to score in the game’s final minutes was ultimately the difference-maker. Caitlin Clark did not shoot the ball at all during the final 3:28 of the game.
With both teams meeting again on Saturday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, the Fever will look to avenge their loss to the Dream in the second of their back-to-back.
Final: Dream 108, Fever 101
Indiana sees its four-game winning streak come to a close as they drop a 108-101 final from Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the Atlanta Dream.
Indiana will look to avenge its loss to Atlanta when the teams meet again on Saturday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
0:48 4th QTR: Dream 103, Fever 97
Indiana timeout.
Despite entering the ball game with 3:28 left in the fourth quarter, Caitlin Clark has not taken a shot, and Indiana has failed to convert on their offensive chances.
3:28 4th QTR: Fever 95, Dream 95
Caitlin Clark has subbed back into the game, as her offense will be needed in the final 3:28 of the fourth quarter.
5:07 4th QTR: Fever 93, Dream 93
Atlanta Timeout.
Indiana has climbed all the way back to tie the game at 93, following Kelsey Mitchell’s step-back 3-pointer (her 700th 3-pointer of her career) and Sophie Cunningham’s layup.
As tempting as it may be, Stephanie White has an interesting decision to make on whether to insert Caitlin Clark back into the game with her five personal fouls.
7:22 4th QTR: Dream 93, Fever 86
Atlanta timeout.
With Caitlin Clark on the bench with her five personal fouls, the Fever have cut the deficit to seven points, forcing the Dream to call a timeout.
Clark now has 26 points on 8-for-17 shooting, 2-for-5 from 3-point land, and 8-for-12 at the free-throw line, to go along with seven assists and two rebounds in 27 minutes of play.
8:37 4th QTR: Dream 90, Fever 80
Caitlin Clark picks up her fifth foul of the game, which forces Stephanie White to take her out in order to preserve the former Hawkeye for playing time down the stretch.
End of Third Quarter: Dream 87, Fever 78
At the end of the third quarter, Atlanta holds an 11-point lead, but Caitlin Clark is trying to will Indiana back within striking distance with 10 minutes left in regulation.
Clark now has 26 points on 8-for-16 shooting, 2-for-5 from 3-point land, and 8-for-12 at the free-throw line, to go along with seven assists and one rebound in 27 minutes of play. However, Clark has four fouls committed so far.
4:29 3rd QTR: Dream 73, Fever 62
After review, the foul call on Cunningham is confirmed.
Indiana’s challenge is unsuccessful, and they lose the right to challenge for the remainder of the game.
This will be Cunningham’s second foul of the game and two ensuing free throws for Atlanta.
4:29 3rd QTR: Dream 73, Fever 62
Indiana is calling a timeout to challenge a foul call on Sophie Cunningham.
4:59 3rd QTR: Dream 73, Fever 61
Indiana Timeout.
Indiana’s repeated turnovers and inability to convert on offensive opportunities have allowed Atlanta to extend the lead to 12 points, forcing Stephanie White to call a timeout.
Clark now has 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting, 2-for-5 from 3-point land, and 3-for-7 at the free-throw line, to go along with five assists and one rebound in 22 minutes of play.
Halftime: Dream 58, Fever 49
Indiana enters halftime down by nine points to Atlanta as an entertaining first two quarters come to a close.
Caitlin Clark leads the game and team with her 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting, 2-for-4 from 3-point land, and 3-for-7 at the free-throw line, to go along with three assists in 17 minutes of play. However, the former Hawkeye has picked up three fouls so far.
The difference in this game is Atlanta’s rebounding advantage, and Indiana is unable to capitalize on more of their free-throw attempts.
2:33 2nd QTR: Dream 49, Fever 45
Media Timeout.
Both Indiana and Atlanta are trading buckets on a back-and-forth pace as the second quarter winds down.
Clark has 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting, 1-for-3 from 3-point land, and 2-for-3 at the free-throw line, to go along with three assists in 16 minutes of play.
5:45 2nd QTR: Dream 39, Fever 38
Media Timeout for review of a potential upgrade on Angel Reese’s fourth foul of the game, which remains a common foul.
In a high-scoring and fast-paced second quarter, Clark continues to be the engine of the Fever’s offense so far.
Clark has 11 points on 4-for-7 shooting, 1-for-2 from 3-point land, and 2-for-2 at the free-throw line, to go along with two assists in 12 minutes of play.
8:45 2nd QTR: Dream 31, Fever 29
Indiana Timeout.
Stephanie White calls a timeout as Atlanta goes on a 7–0 scoring run to open the second quarter.
End of First Quarter: Fever 29 Dream 24
At the end of the first quarter, Indiana leads Atlanta by five points, following an energetic opening 10 minutes of the game.
After being subbed out with two minutes remaining in the first quarter, Clark has seven points so far on 3-for-5 shooting and 1-for-1 from 3-point land, to go along with two assists in eight minutes of play.
4:47 1st QTR: Fever 13, Dream 10
Media Timeout.
Caitlin Clark is starting off hot on offense, as the Fever hold a three-point lead entering the first media timeout.
Clark has five points so far on 2-for-3 shooting and 1-for-1 from 3-point land, to go along with two assists in five minutes.
Indiana Fever Starting Five
Caitlin Clark dons Nike signature shoes for the first time
Following the report that her first signature shoes from Nike would launch on Oct. 1, Caitlin Clark arrived at tonight’s game with her signature “Caitlin1” shoes in hand.
Clark is sporting the “Caitlin1” for the first time in her career this evening against the Atlanta Dream.
Indiana Fever injury report
For the 10th consecutive game, Caitlin Clark was listed on the day-before injury report as probable before being upgraded to available on the game day injury report with her back soreness.
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