The Atlanta Dream continued their impressive run in the 2026 WNBA season with a commanding 113-96 victory over the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena on Saturday, June 20. This win marked Atlanta’s second triumph over Indiana in just three days, following a 108-101 road victory on Thursday. The Dream, now boasting an 11-4 record, have surged to tie the Las Vegas Aces for the second-best mark in the league, while the Fever slip to 9-7 and hold the seventh spot in the current playoff seedings.
Saturday’s matchup was billed as a rematch filled with intrigue, and it certainly delivered. The Indiana Fever, led by rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, came into the contest hoping to avenge their recent home loss. Clark, averaging 20.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 8.2 assists for the season, put on another scoring clinic with 26 points, 7 assists, and 7 turnovers. She received support from Kelsey Mitchell, who contributed 16 points, and from Aliyah Boston and Sophie Cunningham, who chipped in 13 points each. Boston also pulled down 9 rebounds, anchoring Indiana’s effort in the paint.
But Atlanta’s starters proved too much for the Fever’s defense. Rhyne Howard led the Dream with a stellar 24-point performance, while Allisha Gray poured in 21 points. Naz Hillmon added 19, and Jordin Canada notched a double-double with 12 points and 12 assists. Angel Reese, the Dream’s dynamic forward, scored 18 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, but her biggest moment came midway through the game when she secured her sixth board. With that rebound, Reese became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, achieving the feat in just 76 games and surpassing the previous record set by Tina Charles, who reached the milestone in 89 games.
“It means a lot to set this record,” Reese said after the game, according to ESPN. “I’m just trying to do whatever it takes to help my team win. Rebounding is about effort, and I take pride in that every night.” Her relentless energy on the glass was a difference-maker once again, and her teammates responded in kind, with all five starters finishing in double figures.
The game itself was a tale of two halves. Indiana came out firing, shooting a blistering 61% from the floor and 60% from beyond the arc in the first half. At halftime, the Fever held a slim 59-56 advantage, thanks in part to Mitchell’s 16 first-half points and Clark’s trio of three-pointers. Atlanta, meanwhile, found themselves trailing by as many as 11 points in the second quarter, but a late surge cut the deficit to three at the break. Hillmon led the Dream’s first-half scoring with 15 points, while Howard and Reese struggled to find their rhythm early, shooting a combined 6-for-18 from the field.
Coming out of the locker room, Indiana briefly extended their lead to five, but Atlanta quickly flipped the script. The Dream rattled off a 6-0 run to seize their first lead since the opening quarter, then extended it to a 13-0 burst highlighted by Reese’s inside presence and a timely three-pointer from Howard. The Fever tried to respond, with Boston hitting two free throws and Clark converting a layup, but Atlanta’s offense was relentless. The Dream led 84-74 heading into the final quarter, and they never looked back, stretching the margin to as many as 17 points late in the game.
“We just locked in on defense and started sharing the ball,” said Jordin Canada, who orchestrated Atlanta’s attack with poise. “Once we started moving and getting stops, everything opened up for us.” Canada’s 12 assists were a game-high, and her ability to push the tempo helped Atlanta outscore Indiana 28-15 in the pivotal third quarter.
The Dream’s victory was also a testament to their depth and balanced scoring. Allisha Gray’s 21 points came on efficient shooting, while Naz Hillmon’s 19 points and strong interior play gave Atlanta a crucial edge in the paint. Howard, despite a slow start, finished with 24 points and hit several momentum-shifting shots in the second half. The Dream’s collective effort overwhelmed Indiana’s defense, which had no answers down the stretch.
On the other side, the Fever’s offense sputtered after halftime. Despite their hot shooting in the first half, Indiana couldn’t sustain their rhythm as Atlanta ramped up the defensive pressure. Clark, while prolific, was hounded into 7 turnovers, and the Fever’s supporting cast struggled to keep pace. “We have to be better with the ball and stay composed when teams make runs,” Clark said postgame. “Atlanta’s defense really turned it up in the second half, and we didn’t respond the way we needed to.”
This loss marked Indiana’s second straight defeat to Atlanta, halting the Fever’s previous four-game winning streak. The Fever will look to regroup as they prepare to host the Phoenix Mercury for back-to-back games on Monday and Wednesday. The Mercury, currently holding a 4-12 record, present an opportunity for Indiana to bounce back and solidify their playoff positioning as the season approaches its midpoint.
Meanwhile, Atlanta is riding a wave of momentum. The Dream have now won three straight and nine of their last twelve contests, surging up the league standings and building confidence with each outing. They’ll return home to face the Toronto Tempo, who sit at 8-8, in what promises to be another high-energy matchup on Monday. With their starters firing on all cylinders and Reese making history, the Dream look poised to challenge the top contenders in the WNBA as the summer heats up.
Fans eager to catch the Dream’s next games can tune in via ABC, ESPN Deportes, or stream live through Fubo, which offers a free trial and comprehensive WNBA coverage throughout the season. With the league’s playoff race tightening and stars like Reese and Clark rewriting the record books, every game is packed with drama and excitement.
As the Dream celebrate a historic milestone and another dominant performance, all eyes will be on Atlanta to see if their winning ways can continue. The Fever, meanwhile, are left searching for answers but remain firmly in the hunt for postseason play. The WNBA’s summer slate is just heating up, and fans won’t want to miss a minute of the action.