Caitlin Clark’s 29 Leads Fever Past Wings, 98-87

Indiana Fever defeated Dallas Wings 98-87 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, with Caitlin Clark delivering a pivotal 29-point, 10-assist double-double as Indiana turned a three-point deficit entering the fourth quarter into an 11-point victory.

The Wings held a narrow 37-35 advantage at half-time after recovering from a low-scoring opening period, then maintained their edge through the third. Dallas took that quarter 29-28 and entered the final period ahead 66-63, with Paige Bueckers leading the visitors’ offense.

Indiana found another level in the fourth quarter, however, putting up 35 points to Dallas’ 21. The Fever’s improved execution at both ends created the separation that had been missing through the opening three periods, and the home side closed out the result in front of 17,274 spectators.

The shooting numbers underlined Indiana’s efficiency. The Fever converted 39 of 74 attempts for 52.7 percent, compared with Dallas’ 43.1 percent from the floor. Indiana also made nine three-pointers and were reliable at the line, converting 11 of 13 free throws.

Key performers

Clark was the standout for Indiana, matching Bueckers’ match-high 29 points while adding 10 assists to direct the Fever attack. Aliyah Boston supplied an important presence on the boards with 10 rebounds.

Bueckers kept Dallas competitive with 29 points, six rebounds and six assists. Alanna Smith led the Wings with eight rebounds, but Dallas could not keep pace with Indiana’s fourth-quarter efficiency.

NerdSports Stat: Indiana’s 35 fourth-quarter points accounted for 35.7 percent of its 98-point total and transformed a three-point deficit into an 11-point win.

The victory moves Indiana to 22-12 overall and 13-6 at home, while Dallas falls to 20-15 and 10-9 on the road. Both teams remain firmly in the playoff conversation, with their next fixture details not included in the available match data.

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