Although she wasn’t on the court Monday night, Angel Reese still made her presence felt after the Indiana Fever’s narrow victory over the Atlanta Dream. The Fever secured an 84-79 win, managing to fend off a late-game surge by Atlanta, who outscored them 20-14 in the fourth quarter.
Indiana’s offensive firepower came from their star trio—Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston. Mitchell led the way with a game-high 29 points, shooting 10-of-23 from the field and 3-of-10 from three-point range. Clark contributed a well-rounded performance, adding 19 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, while Boston recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
This victory was a crucial bounce-back for the Fever after a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Lynx, the top team in the Western Conference. With this win, the Fever improved to 14-16, solidifying their hold on seventh place in the standings.
The result had significant implications for Angel Reese’s Chicago Sky in the playoff race. Entering the night, Chicago held a slim half-game lead over Atlanta for the eighth and final playoff spot. The Dream’s loss dropped them to 10-19, putting them a full game behind the Sky in the standings.
After the game, Reese took to social media, posting a video of herself dancing after a previous Chicago Sky game, without any caption. The timing of her post raised speculation—it could have been coincidental, or perhaps Reese was expressing satisfaction with Atlanta’s loss. Another possibility is that Reese is gearing up for the upcoming showdown between the Sky and the Fever on August 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
