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Fever Beat Dream 95–91 in Overtime, Extend Streak

8/17/2026

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Indiana Fever Overtime

Indiana Fever beat Atlanta Dream 95-91 in overtime, extending their winning streak to four.
Caitlin Clark scored 26 points and nine assists, hitting two late free throws.
Makayla Timpson recorded a career-high 20 points, including six in overtime.
Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points, marking her 19th straight 20-point game.
Aliyah Boston contributed 18 points and 14 rebounds as Indiana moved to 23-12, a 1½-game lead for the No. 4 seed.

Summary

Clark Reese controversy

Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever guard) and Angel Reese (Atlanta Dream forward) drew 344,000 X views as referees at the 4:10 mark made no foul call.
Skip Bayless (sports commentator) called Clark greatest passer but warned her passes cause turnovers, and praised Reese as a top rebounder while mocking her missed layup at 81-all.
The non-call sparked debate over women’s basketball officiating, with fans demanding clearer foul guidelines for physical play.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA was founded in 1996 and began play in 1997 with eight NBA-backed franchises, including the Los Angeles Sparks. Indiana Fever joined the league in the 2000 expansion, and today their overtime showdown with the Atlanta Dream revives the early-era debates over foul calls that have long shaped the league’s credibility. The league now urges the Referee Committee to clarify physical-play rules.

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Indiana Fever Overtime

Indiana Fever beat Atlanta Dream 95-91 in overtime, extending their winning streak to four.
Caitlin Clark scored 26 points and nine assists, hitting two late free throws.
Makayla Timpson recorded a career-high 20 points, including six in overtime.
Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points, marking her 19th straight 20-point game.
Aliyah Boston contributed 18 points and 14 rebounds as Indiana moved to 23-12, a 1½-game lead for the No. 4 seed.

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