Fever fall 77-58 to Dream without rookie Caitlin Clark
The Indiana Fever lost 77-58 to the Atlanta Dream on the road, missing rookie Caitlin Clark for the fifth straight game due to a quad injury, and struggled offensively in every quarter except the second.
Key points
- Caitlin Clark was absent for the fifth consecutive game because of a quad injury.
- Allisha Gray scored 23 points on 10‑of‑16 shooting for the Dream.
- Brionna Jones posted a double‑double with 21 points and rebounds.
- Atlanta out‑rebounded Indiana 44‑27 and shot 36% from the field.
- Indiana’s offense was limited to nine points in the third quarter and 8% from beyond the arc.
The Indiana Fever struggled on the road Tuesday night, falling 77-58 to the Atlanta Dream as star rookie Caitlin Clark missed her fifth consecutive game with a quad injury. The Fever, now 2-3 without Clark, failed to find offensive rhythm and were outscored in every quarter except the second.
Allisha Gray led the Dream with 23 points on 10-of-16 shooting, while Brionna Jones added a double-double with 21 points and rebounds. Atlanta dominated the boards, outrebounding Indiana 44-27 and holding the Fever to just 36% shooting from the field.
Natasha Howard paced Indiana with points and rebounds, but the Fever’s offense sputtered, managing only nine points in the third quarter and shooting just.8% from beyond the arc. Aliyah Boston contributed seven points, five assists, and four rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
The Fever will look to regroup as they await Clark’s return, while the Dream continue to climb the standings with a strong team effort and stifling defense.
Your questions, answered
Why did the Fever lose to the Dream without Caitlin Clark?
The Fever struggled offensively, missing Clark’s playmaking and were out‑scored in every quarter except the second, while Atlanta dominated the boards and defense.
How did Allisha Gray perform in the game?
Gray led the Dream with 23 points on 10‑of‑16 shooting and contributed to the team’s strong performance.
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