Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston come up big in 2nd half and propel Fever past Wings 98-87

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and forward Aliyah Boston scored crucial points in the second half to secure a 98-87 victory over the Dallas Wings, advancing the Fever in crucial playoff positioning. Clark contributed 16 points in the third quarter, while Boston added 10 points in the fourth. Clark also recorded 10 assists, and Boston had 12 rebounds.

Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 23 points, while Tyasha Harris, who hadn't scored a field goal in six games prior, hit 5 three-pointers for 15 points. This marked Clark's 20th career game with at least 20 points and 10 assists, the most in league history. Mitchell extended his WNBA single-season record, tying A'ja Wilson for the second-longest streak in WNBA history at 18 consecutive games with at least 20 points.

The Fever won their eighth game in 10 contests and now lead the Atlanta Dream by a half-game for the fourth playoff spot. Paige Bueckers led the Wings with 29 points, six rebounds, and six assists, while Arike Ogunbowale added 20 points. The Wings fell to a tie for seventh place with the Washington Mystics and will face the Fever again in Dallas on Thursday. This game marked the only drama on the court, with neither team pulling away in the third quarter.