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Fever vs. Dream Final Score, Result: Indiana Downs Atlanta Behind Inspired Defensive Performance
Indiana held Atlanta to a season-low 71 points and 33% shooting as Kelsey Mitchell scored 25.
The Indiana Fever secured an 83-71 victory over the Eastern Conference's top-seeded Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, relying on stout defensive execution.
Head coach Stephanie White's side held Atlanta to a season-low point tally, forcing the Dream to shoot just 33 percent from the field.
Reigning All-WNBA First Team selection Kelsey Mitchell powered Indiana's attack with a game-high 25 points on 11-15 shooting.
While stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headlined the matchup, Indiana's perimeter defense contained Atlanta guards Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard to 7-27 shooting.
Despite the win, the Fever remain on shaky ground nine games into the year; regarding media scrutiny, Clark stated, "I don't really read that stuff.