Timpson scores career-high 20 points in Fever overtime win over Dream
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Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Makayla Timpson scored a career-high 20 points and led the Indiana Fever to a 95-91 overtime victory against the Atlanta Dream on August 16 at State Farm Arena. The Fever overcame an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter, with Kelsey Mitchell scoring a layup in the final moments of overtime. Indiana maintains fourth place in the WNBA standings, crucial for playoff positioning. Caitlin Clark added 26 points and nine assists, while Allisha Gray of Atlanta matched her career high with 32 points. The Fever secured a split in the season series against the Dream, setting up potential tiebreakers ahead in the standings.
- •Fever improve to 23-12; Dream fall to 21-13.
- •Kelsey Mitchell extends scoring streak to 19 games with 20 points.
- •Caitlin Clark adds 26 points and nine assists.
- •Timpson scores six points in overtime.
- •Indiana next faces Toronto, Atlanta meets Las Vegas.
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Timpson scores career-high 20 points and shines in OT as Fever edge Dream 95-91
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Makayla Timpson breakout game lifts Indiana Fever to important overtime win over Atlanta Dream
"Makayla Timpson scored a career-high 20 points, including Indiana's first three field goals in overtime, and the Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 95-91 on Sunday to protect their hold on fourth place in the WNBA standings. Kelsey Mitchell's layup with 13.6 seconds remaining in overtime gave the Indiana guard 20 points, her 19th consecutive game scoring at least 20. Caitlin Clark scored 26 points, including two free throws after Atlanta trimmed Indiana's lead to 93-91, with nine assists.
"The Indiana Fever had to come back late, and did to force overtime with some good fortunes. Here's why it was an important win, and what we learned.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 11:45 PMTimpson scores career-high 20 points and shines in OT as Fever edge Dream 95-91
Makayla Timpson scored a career-high 20 points, including Indiana's first three field goals in overtime, and the Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 95-91 on Sunday to protect their hold on fourth place in the WNBA standings. Kelsey Mitchell's layup with 13.6 seconds remaining in overtime gave the Indiana guard 20 points, her 19th consecutive game scoring at least 20. Caitlin Clark scored 26 points, including two free throws after Atlanta trimmed Indiana's lead to 93-91, with nine assists.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 11:40 PMMakayla Timpson breakout game lifts Indiana Fever to important overtime win over Atlanta Dream
The Indiana Fever had to come back late, and did to force overtime with some good fortunes. Here's why it was an important win, and what we learned.
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