- Matchup: Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream
- Scheduled Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcasting Channel: ESPN
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This exciting clash features the Atlanta Dream (21-12) squaring off against the Indiana Fever (21-12) at State Farm Arena on Sunday.
In their most recent matchup, the Indiana Fever secured a victory over the New York Liberty with a final score of 106-92. Indiana showcased an impressive shooting performance, hitting 53.6% from the field (37 out of 69 attempts) and landing 16 out of 25 three-point shots. When it came to free throws, the Fever converted 16 out of 19, achieving an exceptional percentage of 84.2%. They totaled 27 rebounds, including 4 offensive boards, and dished out 22 assists, while forcing 13 turnovers and racking up 7 steals. Defensively, Indiana allowed their opponents to shoot 46.1%, with New York making 35 of 76 shots. The Liberty managed 13 assists and earned 7 steals as well, while grabbing a total of 39 rebounds (13 offensive, 26 defensive) and blocking 5 shots. From the charity stripe, New York shot 84.6%, converting 11 of 13 attempts and making 11 out of their 36 three-point attempts.
Kelsey Mitchell was a standout player in this game, finishing with 28 points on 11 of 16 shooting. Spending 31 minutes on the court, she also secured 3 rebounds and recorded 3 assists, ending the game shooting at a remarkable 68.8%.
The Fever head into this matchup with a solid record of 21-12 this season. Indiana has been productive from beyond the arc, shooting 39.4% (343 of 871), and have a free-throw percentage of 82.5%. They average a league-leading 96.2 points per game on 48.7% shooting from the field. However, they tally 14.2 turnovers and commit 21.8 personal fouls per game. This season, Indiana averages 33.4 rebounds and ranks 8th in the league with a total of 688 assists. Their defense forces 12.5 turnovers per game, but allows an opponent shooting percentage of 46.3% and 30.9 rebounds per game. Currently, they rank 12th in points allowed per game, giving up 90.4 points on average.
In their last outing, the Atlanta Dream claimed a decisive 104-69 victory against the Connecticut Sun. They secured 39 rebounds (27 defensive and 12 offensive) while limiting turnovers to 12 and recording 7 steals. The Sun fouled 22 times, leading to 36 free throw attempts for the Dream, who converted 32 for an impressive 88.9% success rate. From three-point range, Atlanta connected on 14 of 26 attempts (53.8%) and shot 43.3% overall, making 29 of 67 field-goal attempts. Defensively, they allowed Connecticut to shoot only 30.0% (21 of 70) from the field, while the Sun made 40.0% (8 of 20) of their three-pointers and shot 76.0% (19 of 25) from the free-throw line. In terms of rebounding, Atlanta permitted Connecticut to gather 25 boards, only 5 of which were offensive.
Allisha Gray was key for the Dream, achieving a scoring tally of 29 points from 8 of 13 shooting, alongside 3 rebounds during her 28 minutes on the floor, also contributing 3 assists in the game.
Atlanta holds a 21-12 record for the season. The Dream have amassed a total of 2,971 points this year, averaging 90.0 points per game, with 35.3 rebounds per contest. They commit 19.8 fouls per game and shoot 77.7% from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Dream boast a shooting percentage of 43.7% from the field, ranking 12th in the league. With an assist rate of 20.8 per game (9th in the WNBA), they average 12.9 turnovers per match. Defensively, Atlanta ranks 4th in the league with 85.5 points allowed per game, allowing 19.5 assists and 30.2 rebounds per game, which ranks them 3rd and 1st in the league. Opponents convert 36.8% of their three-point attempts and 75.3% of their free-throw shots against them, while Atlanta forces 15.8 turnovers per game and allows teams to shoot 48.0% from the field, placing them at 15th in this category.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA face-off against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for Atlanta
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