Fever Ignite Franchise History with Commanding Win Over Dream
Wow, what a night it was in Indianapolis! If you caught the Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream game on July 11th at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, then you witnessed something truly special. The Fever didn’t just win—they dominated with a 99–82 statement victory that wasn’t just about points on the scoreboard, but about history being made.
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Let’s start with the big picture: this win marked the Fever’s 10th victory of the season, evening their record to 10-10. But it wasn’t just another notch in the win column. The team exploded with 59 points in the second half alone—that’s their highest-scoring half of the season and tied for their best in seven years. It also ranks as the third-highest scoring half in the history of the franchise. Let that sink in.
And here’s the twist—not all the buzz was about Caitlin Clark. Although the rookie phenom returned for just her second game after recovering from a groin injury, she played more of a supportive role this time, putting up 12 points and dishing out nine assists. Clark looked sharp and in sync, but it was her teammates who truly lit up the court.
Kelsey Mitchell led the charge with 25 points, extending her own impressive streak of double-digit scoring to 20 straight games. Sophie Cunningham stepped up with her first double-double in a Fever uniform—16 points and a career-high 10 rebounds. That kind of hustle energizes the whole roster. And then there’s Natasha Howard, making her own mark in the record books as the 43rd player in WNBA history to tally 400 career steals. Meanwhile, Aliyah Boston quietly made history too, becoming the first player from the 2023 draft class to hit 100 career games.
You could feel the energy not just from the players, but from the fans who packed the arena, dancing, cheering, and living every moment. The Fever played fast, passed beautifully, and defended with purpose. Clark even said after the game, “We just played with really great pace... it kind of felt like how we should get back out there and play every single game.”
And that’s exactly what made this night feel like a turning point—not just a win, but a glimpse at what this team is becoming. With Clark getting healthier, Mitchell staying on fire, and role players like Cunningham, Howard, and Boston making major contributions, the Fever are starting to gel at exactly the right time.
If this is how the Fever look halfway through the season, the league better take notice. Because this team just made history—and they’re just getting started.
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