Caitlin Clark shines with clutch plays in Fever's match against Dream
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Caitlin Clark showcased her skills early in the Indiana Fever's matchup against the Atlanta Dream on August 16, hitting a step-back three-pointer over Angel Reese in the first quarter. Clark continued to impact the game with a total of 26 points and 9 assists. The contest remained competitive as the Fever held a narrow lead. Clark scored crucial free throws in overtime, helping her team secure a position higher in the standings. Indiana leads the Dream as they chase playoff positioning.
- •Caitlin Clark scores 26 points and 9 assists against the Dream.
- •Indiana Fever leads the Dream in the standings at 23-12.
- •Clark hits a key three-pointer over Angel Reese early in the match.
- •Fever gains ground in playoff positioning with a fourth straight win.
- •Match featured tense moments, with vital free throws made by Clark.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Nobody Impacts the Game More’ – WNBA World Reacts As Caitlin Clark Outduels Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers Back-to-Back
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Every Game She’s Smacking Someone’ — WNBA World Enraged by Angel Reese’s ‘Dirty’ Foul on Caitlin Clark in Fever-Dream
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Beautiful,’ ‘Step-Back Assassin’ — WNBA Fans Hyped As Caitlin Clark Hits 3-Pointer Over Angel Reese in Fever-Dream Clash
"Caitlin Clark’s offensive repertoire was on full display early in the Indiana Fever’s Sunday matchup against the Atlanta Dream. Midway through the first quarter, she pulled a step-back 3-pointer off a crossover before sinking a deep shot over Angel Reese, a play that understandably got many people hyped.
"The Indiana Fever have gotten hot over their past few games, thanks in large part to Caitlin Clark. Following another impressive performance in the 95-91 OT win against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, social media was brimming with praise for the Fever guard.
"Another chapter in the Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark rivalry was written on Sunday when the Atlanta Dream hosted the Indiana Fever.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:05 AM‘Nobody Impacts the Game More’ – WNBA World Reacts As Caitlin Clark Outduels Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers Back-to-Back
The Indiana Fever have gotten hot over their past few games, thanks in large part to Caitlin Clark. Following another impressive performance in the 95-91 OT win against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, social media was brimming with praise for the Fever guard.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 2:40 AM‘Every Game She’s Smacking Someone’ — WNBA World Enraged by Angel Reese’s ‘Dirty’ Foul on Caitlin Clark in Fever-Dream
Another chapter in the Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark rivalry was written on Sunday when the Atlanta Dream hosted the Indiana Fever.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 1:31 AM‘Beautiful,’ ‘Step-Back Assassin’ — WNBA Fans Hyped As Caitlin Clark Hits 3-Pointer Over Angel Reese in Fever-Dream Clash
Caitlin Clark’s offensive repertoire was on full display early in the Indiana Fever’s Sunday matchup against the Atlanta Dream. Midway through the first quarter, she pulled a step-back 3-pointer off a crossover before sinking a deep shot over Angel Reese, a play that understandably got many people hyped.
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