Fever-Dream Overtime Thriller Breaks All-Time WNBA Viewership Record

In a thrilling overtime match this past weekend, the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever, two of the WNBA's top teams, clashed in a game that set a record for most-watched cable television. The Fever emerged victorious, winning 95-91 after Caitlin Clark and the Fever's Kelsey Mitchell fought for the win. According to WNBA Communications, the game averaged 2.6 million viewers, with a peak of four million viewers.

The Dream led by a narrow margin of 81-78 with over two minutes left in the game. However, Indiana's Mitchell hit a 3-pointer with less than a minute remaining to level the score. Despite Atlanta having chances to score the winning basket, they fell short, forcing overtime. In the extra time, the Fever took control of the game, leading by six points with 1:21 remaining.

Rhyne Howard's three free throws with 10 seconds left brought the Dream within two points. Caitlin Clark sealed the game for Indiana by hitting both free throws after being fouled. The game highlighted the impressive performances of Clark and Reese, both of whom are making history with their statistical achievements. Clark was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for her performances over the past week, including the Dream game.

She scored 26 points, had nine assists, and grabbed three rebounds. Meanwhile, Reese added 15 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists to her impressive stat line. The Fever's win kept them on track for a potential postseason appearance, while the Dream fell just short of the Las Vegas Aces for third in the WNBA standings. Both teams returned to action on Tuesday night, with Clark and the Fever facing off against Marina Mabrey and the Tempo in Toronto. The Dream also traveled to take on reigning MVP Aja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces.