PREVIEW: The Atlanta Dream aim to take a commanding series lead against the Indiana Fever in tonight's pivotal playoff matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Dream enter the 2025 WNBA Playoffs as the third seed after an impressive franchise-best 30-14 season, marking a dramatic turnaround from their previous year's 15-25 record. Led by Allisha Gray's 18.7 points per game and Rhyne Howard's 16.6 points per game, the Dream boast a potent offensive lineup that averages 83.4 points on 43.9% field goal shooting. Atlanta ranks second in the league for defensive rating and first in both team rebounds per game and opponent rebounds per game. The Fever have battled through significant injuries, including the loss of Caitlin Clark, but remain competitive with Kelsey Mitchell emerging as a critical player, averaging 20.2 points across all 44 games this season. Mitchell leads the team in scoring, while Aliyah Boston contributes 15.4 points and a team-high 8.3 rebounds per game, with additional support from players like Odyssey Sims and Natasha Howard. As a team, Indiana averages 84.5 points per game with a solid 45.3% field goal percentage. With their season on the line, the Fever will need Mitchell's scoring, steadier free-throw shooting, and stronger rebounding to extend the series.