Fever Silence the Wings in Dallas Thriller Without Caitlin Clark
What a night it was for the Indiana Fever — a gritty, emotional win that reminded everyone that this team is more than just one superstar. Yes, Caitlin Clark was out again with a groin injury, missing her second straight game. But the Fever proved they could rise to the occasion, grinding out a 94-86 victory over the Dallas Wings in front of a packed and star-studded crowd at the American Airlines Center, including NBA stars Kyrie Irving and No. 1 NBA Draft pick Cooper Flagg.
Indiana jumped out to an absolutely electric start. By the end of the first quarter, the Fever were up 33-13 — a season-high for first-quarter scoring — and had completely stifled the Wings. They were on fire offensively, shooting over 74% from the field in the first half, and every single player who saw court time contributed to the scoreboard. Kelsey Mitchell set the tone early and never looked back, finishing with a season-high 32 points and seven assists. Aliyah Boston was dominant inside, adding 21 points and six rebounds.
The Fever built a 23-point lead, but like all good basketball stories, this one came with tension. Dallas wasn’t going down quietly. Led by Paige Bueckers, who racked up 27 points and six assists, the Wings clawed their way back. With just over five minutes left, they actually took the lead, 80-79, for the first time all night.
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But this Indiana squad didn’t flinch.
They responded with a 14-6 run down the stretch, locking in defensively and executing offensively when it mattered most. It was a critical moment for a team that had just blown a late lead against the Sparks the night before. This time, they stayed locked in, learned from their mistakes, and held strong.
What’s remarkable about this win is that it came without Caitlin Clark — the face of the franchise and one of the most watched players in the league. Clark’s absence has been felt, but it’s also created an opportunity for other stars to step up, and that’s exactly what they’ve done. The Fever are now 8-8 on the season and 3-4 without her.
Make no mistake — Clark’s eventual return will elevate this team. But if this game showed us anything, it’s that the Indiana Fever are deep, determined, and resilient. Whether it’s Mitchell lighting up the scoreboard, Boston dominating the paint, or the entire roster contributing, they’re growing into a force, one game at a time.
And let’s not forget the significance of this win happening on such a big stage — in front of some of the biggest names in basketball, in a game full of drama, pace, and heart. Even without Caitlin Clark on the floor, the Fever put on a show.
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