Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream
PREVIEW: The Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream are set to clash in their fourth and final matchup of the regular season, with the Dream currently holding a 2-1 series lead. The Atlanta Dream (12-7, fourth in WNBA) will face the Indiana Fever (9-10, seventh in WNBA) in an intriguing contest. The Fever will welcome back All-Star Caitlin Clark, who has battled through a couple of injuries this season. Clark is averaging 17.4 points, 8.6 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game, and most recently delivered 10 points, five rebounds, and six assists in her return from a groin injury.
The Dream boast a fourth-ranked scoring average of 84.4 points per game, with impressive rebounding figures of 37.3 total rebounds per game, ranking second in the WNBA. Their defensive prowess is notable, allowing an average of 78.7 points per game and ranking third in the league, with opponents shooting 43.4% from the field and 32.4% from 3-point range. The Fever counter with their own strengths, averaging 82.8 points per game and shooting 45.7% from the floor. Defensively, they limit opponents to 79.2 points per game, ranking fourth in the WNBA, with a top-ranked 3-point defense at 28.9%. Key players like Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard could potentially exploit the Fever's tired legs with outside shooting. The Fever are playing for the second day in a row after losing at home to the Golden State Valkyries, and they will look to bounce back in this home contest.