Fever beat Dream 95-91 in overtime; Mercedes Russell scores first points

The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in overtime on August 16, 2026, at State Farm Arena. Caitlin Clark led the Fever with 26 points, while Allisha Gray scored 32 points for the Dream. Former Lady Vol Mercedes Russell scored two points for Indiana, marking her first contributions since signing with the team on August 10. The game showcased strong performances from both teams, with multiple players reaching double figures in scoring. Indiana improves their record to 23-12 while Atlanta falls to 21-13.

• 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Fever win in overtime at Atlanta, Mercedes Russell scores first points