Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston lead Fever to thrilling overtime comeback against Dream


Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston led the Indiana Fever to an overtime victory over the Atlanta Dream, 104-100, on Sunday, and the Fever continue to build momentum toward the playoffs.

The Dream led by as many as 16 points before Clark and Boston finally got their bearings.

Boston's layup off of an assist by Clark tied the game at 90-90 with 18.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Boston and Clark each scored six points in overtime to give Indiana the lead.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots a 3-pointer Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, during a game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Fever defeated the Dream in overtime, 104-100. (Grace Smith/IndyStar/USA Today Network)

Boston led Indiana with 30 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. Clark had 26 points, 12 assists and five rebounds. He hit four 3-pointers in the win.

According to Stat Muse, Clark's 25-point, 10-assist game tied New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu for the most in WNBA history.

Caitlin Clark smiles against Dream

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark smiles Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, during a game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Grace Smith/IndyStar/USA Today Network)

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Indiana improved to 20-17 on the season and is still in contention to move up in the standings and earn a higher playoff position.

Four Dream starters finished in double figures in scoring. Rhyne Howard had a game-high 36 points. Jordin Canada and Tina Charles each scored 17 points. Allisha Gray scored 15 points.

Aliyah Boston goes for the shot

Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) lunges for a shot against Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Grace Smith/IndyStar/USA Today Network)

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Atlanta fell to 12-23 on the season and is competing with the Chicago Sky for the final playoff spot.

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