Matchup: Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Broadcast: ESPN
The Indiana Fever (24-20) are set to host the Atlanta Dream (30-14) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 2 of their series, with Atlanta currently leading 1-0 and favored by 4.5 points. The game features a total of 158.5 points.
In Game 1, the Atlanta Dream secured a victory with a final score of 80-68. Atlanta achieved a field goal percentage of 38.6% (27 out of 70), including 7 successful three-pointers from 22 attempts. At the free-throw line, the Dream performed excellently, converting 19 of 21 for a rate of 90.5%. On the rebounding front, they compiled a total of 31 rebounds (5 offensive). Additionally, Atlanta recorded 26 assists, committed 10 turnovers, and made 7 steals. Defensively, they limited Indiana to a 34.9% shooting rate (22 out of 63). Indiana managed 14 assists and 10 steals, while grabbing 35 rebounds (14 offensive and 21 defensive) and achieving 1 block. They converted 75.9% of their free throws, making 22 out of 29 attempts, and only managed to score 2 out of 15 attempts from beyond the arc.
Maya Caldwell stood out during the game, scoring 4 points on 2 of 5 shooting across 21 minutes, along with 1 rebound. Despite shooting at a 40.0% field goal rate, she did not record any assists.
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The Atlanta Dream comes into this matchup with a commendable record of 30-14 this season. They average 11.2 turnovers per game and commit 15.8 personal fouls nightly. Atlanta is also averaging 36.6 rebounds per game and has made 942 assists this season, ranking 3rd in the league. Their three-point shooting percentage stands at 33.7% (421 of 1,248 attempts), and they successfully convert 78.6% of their free throw attempts. On offense, they average 84.4 points per game, placing them 5th in the WNBA, and they maintain a shooting accuracy of 44.3%. Defensively, Atlanta forces 11.5 turnovers per game and draws 17.0 personal fouls. They rank 2nd in the league for assists allowed, conceding 829 assists for the year. Their opponent’s field goal percentage is at 42.9% (507 of 750), with Atlanta allowing an average of 31.4 rebounds per game and holding opponents to a 32.1% success rate beyond the arc, ranking them 3rd in the WNBA for points allowed per game (76.8).
In Game 1, the Fever accumulated 23 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds, totaling 32 rebounds for the game. They committed 12 turnovers while recording 7 steals. The Dream’s 24 fouls granted the Fever 29 free throw attempts, of which they converted 22, achieving 75.9%. Indiana’s three-point shooting was less effective, connecting on just 2 of 15 attempts (13.3%). By the end of the match, the Fever shot 34.9% from the field (22 of 63), while allowing the Dream to achieve a shooting percentage of 38.6% from the floor (27 out of 70). Indiana successfully made 7 out of 22 attempts from three-point range (31.8%) and 19 of 21 free throws (90.5%). Overall, Indiana allowed Atlanta to secure 36 total rebounds, with 12 on the offensive end.
Aliyah Boston was a key player for the Fever, contributing 3 of 9 from the field for a 33.3% shooting percentage, alongside 12 rebounds. She notched 8 points in 34 minutes and dished out 5 assists.
Indiana’s overall record for the season is 24-20. They’ve scored a total of 3,734 points this year (averaging 84.9 per game) and recorded 33.4 rebounds per game. The Fever commit 18.6 personal fouls per matchup and convert 77.0% of their free throws. Offensively, they are shooting 45.6% overall, ranking 3rd in the league. They average 20.6 assists per game (7th overall) but also turn the ball over 12.8 times per contest. Defensively, Indiana ranks 8th in the WNBA, allowing 81.5 points per game, and they concede an average of 19.4 assists and 32.7 rebounds per game, both placing them 4th in the league. Opponents connect on 32.9% of their three-point attempts (314 of 955), and Indiana allows a 78.6% success rate at the free throw line. The Fever force 14.1 turnovers per game but allow opponents a field goal percentage of 44.9% (9th in basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA clash against the spread?
Tony Sink’s Prediction: Back Atlanta (-4.5)
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