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Fever's Title Defense Roars Back with Commissioner's Cup Win
5 Jun
Summary
- Indiana Fever defended their Commissioner's Cup title with an 83-71 win.
- Caitlin Clark showed resilience, scoring 17 points despite feeling unwell.
- Kelsey Mitchell achieved 5,000 career points in the decisive victory.
The Indiana Fever successfully began their Commissioner's Cup title defense, defeating the Atlanta Dream 83-71 on Thursday. This win is a crucial rebound after a recent significant road loss. The Fever demonstrated a balanced offense and stifling defense, improving their season record to 5-4 while the Dream fell to 6-3.
Despite feeling unwell and throwing up at halftime, Fever star Caitlin Clark delivered a strong performance. She scored 17 points, dished out eight assists, and grabbed seven rebounds. Clark's step-back three-pointer in the third quarter helped Indiana regain the lead. Teammate Kelsey Mitchell was instrumental, scoring 25 points, including 11 consecutive points in the third quarter. Mitchell also surpassed 5,000 career regular-season points during the game.
The Fever's defense was notably improved, holding the Dream to 34.3% shooting and just 29 first-half points, a stark contrast to their recent defensive struggles. The Dream's typically strong offense faltered, with key players Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray having subdued performances. This victory snapped Atlanta's two-game winning streak.
