Grabbed 104-100 win over the Atlanta Dream.

The Indiana Fever secured a hard-fought 104-100 victory over the Atlanta Dream, continuing their impressive post-Olympic break form with eight wins in their last ten games.

As the WNBA playoffs approach, the Fever’s late-season momentum couldn’t come at a better time.

Caitlin Clark contributed a solid 26 points, adding five rebounds and 12 assists, but it was Aliyah Boston who truly shined in the spotlight.

Boston dropped 30 points on 11-of-16 shooting, grabbed 13 rebounds, and hit the critical game-tying basket in the final seconds of regulation to force overtime.

During the post-game press conference, the chemistry between Clark and Boston was on full display. When asked if the game had a playoff feel, Clark humorously interrupted Boston’s response, reminding everyone that neither had experienced a playoff game yet.

“We’ve never played in a playoff game though, so,” she said.

Gelling up before postseason

Their playful banter reflected the confidence and camaraderie that has fueled the Fever’s recent surge.

As the Fever push toward the postseason, Clark and Boston’s dynamic partnership, along with contributions from fellow All-Star Kelsey Mitchell, has been instrumental in their success.

With their current form and high-level performances, Indiana could be a formidable force in the playoffs.

“I’m proud of us. I thought we chipped away, we were resilient, and we really executed when it mattered,” Clark said.

“I think we got down [16], and then we continued to find a way. Started off the fourth really good, and then I think they even responded and made it seven again. So just proud of our group at that time.

“I think [resilience is] one of the biggest ways we’ve improved over the course of the year … definitely here in the second half.

“I’m proud of our group. It’s just, you know, teams that are the top of our league, and obviously Atlanta is a really good team, but the Liberty, Connecticut, Minnesota, those are the type of teams that do not let you back from a 16-point lead, like that just doesn’t happen. And we have to find a way to, you know, be able to respond a little earlier.”

Indiana Fever Coach Drops Eye-Opening Remark on Caitlin Clark, Diana Taurasi

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark has been everything fans thought she would be coming out of college.

Throughout her rookie season, Clark seems to break some sort of record in each and every game. She also has the Fever primed to make the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2016.

In the latest episode of “Indiana Fever All-Access,” which gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the team throughout the 2024 season, Clark was a heavy feature.

Coach Christie Sides made an appearance in the episode and compared one aspect of Clark’s game to Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi and some NBA legends.

“When you talk about greats in this game, you know the Michael Jordan’s and the Kobe Bryant’s and the Steph Curry’s, they are putting her in that category,” Sides said. “The Diana Taurasi’s. She has that level of competitiveness in her… She wants everyone on her team to have that, and she has given that.”

Following the Olympic break, Clark has turned it up a notch, leading Indiana to a 6-1 record and the first winning record (17-16) the Fever have had in over five years. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star also won her first Player of the Week award for her performances between August 15-25.

Clark’s competitiveness Sides mentioned has come out in every game this season. Sometimes, it can go too far, as Clark has picked up five technical fouls on the season. Taurasi has also shown off her competitive spirit throughout the season and has six techs on the year, eight if you include the two that were rescinded.

Taurasi has been with the Mercury since 2004, helping them win three WNBA championships. The former UConn Huskies star also had a WNBA MVP award and six Olympic gold medals on her resume.

With their win over the Dallas Wings on Sunday, the Fever have now won four straight. They will bring their winning streak back to Indianapolis for a six-game homestand that starts on Wednesday, August 4, against the Los Angeles Sparks.