No. 9 Indiana is searching for a reset, carrying a two-game losing streak — and a few news headlines — into tonight’s Commissioner’s Cup clash with No. 2 Atlanta.
The Fever held a team meeting this week, after a viral bench spat between star guard Caitlin Clark and coach Stephanie White punctuated an 0-2 road trip.
“We peeled back all the layers,” guard Sophie Cunningham told reporters. “We’re just too soft right now, and that’s not what our identity is.”
“Hard times can make you or break you,” added three-time All-Star Kelsey Mitchell. “I’d rather it be now than later.”
The Dream’s surging attack could pose problems for an Indiana defense averaging 89 points allowed per game — the second-highest in the league — while ranking second in fouls at 24.9 per game.
Atlanta forward Angel Reese is averaging a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double this season. Guard Allisha Gray is additionally edging Clark’s 20.1-point scoring average with 20.4 points per game.
“I see [Reese] putting in the work every day,” Gray said, congratulating her teammate on her 1,000th career point. “That was a big three that we needed. And I feel like that helped shift the momentum.”
Where to Watch the Fever vs Dream WNBA Game Today
Indiana tips off against Atlanta tonight at 7 PM ET, live on Prime.
