Rhyne Howard’s late free throw helps the Dream outlast Caitlin Clark and the Fever, 91-90

Clark ignited the Fever with two of her signature deep 3-pointers early within the fourth quarter and completed with 27 factors and 11 assists.

Brittney Griner scored 21 factors in her first victory with the Dream , and Howard made 4 3-pointers and scored 20. Brionna Jones added 19 factors and 13 rebounds, and Allisha Grey had 16 factors and 6 assists.

Aaliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell every scored 24 factors for the Fever , who trailed 76-65 at first of the fourth quarter. Boston, who additionally had 10 rebounds, made a free throw to offer Indiana a 90-89 benefit with 21.7 seconds left — its first lead since 2-0.

After Rhyne Howard put the Dream again on prime, Natasha Howard had two probabilities to win it within the closing seconds, however her first shot close to the rim was blocked by Nia Coffey. Natasha Howard chased down the rebound however her 12-foot jumper clanked off the rim.

One other near-capacity crowd, which included two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson and 2021 NASCAR champion Kyle Larson, noticed a bodily contest that regarded prefer it might flip right into a rout when Atlanta pulled out to a 67-53 lead late within the third quarter.

However Indiana lower the deficit to 80-76 on Clark’s back-to-back 3s, the second from 30 toes with 7:28 to go.

The Dream led 89-80 with 4:09 to play, however Indiana’s protection dug in. Mitchell made a 3, Clark adopted with a layup after which assisted on Boston’s layup, and Mitchell tied it with 1:04 left.

The groups will play once more Thursday night time at Atlanta.

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