WNBA: Makayla Timpson, Caitlin Clark push Fever past Dream in OT

Indiana Fever forward Makayla Timpson (21) celebrates with Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston (7) in overtime during an WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

ATLANTA — Makayla Timpson scored a career-high 20 points, including Indiana’s first three field goals in overtime, and the Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 95-91 on Sunday to protect their hold on fourth place in the WNBA standings.

Indiana (23-12) held off Atlanta (21-13) despite Allisha Gray matching her career high with 32 points. The top four teams have homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

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Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball against Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) in the second half of an WNBA basketball game Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Kelsey Mitchell’s layup with 13.6 seconds remaining in overtime gave the Indiana guard 20 points, her 19th consecutive game scoring at least 20.

Caitlin Clark scored 26 points, including two free throws after Atlanta trimmed Indiana’s lead to 93-91, with nine assists.

down to the wire 🤫

relive our thrilling 95-91 OT finish in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/IAjQeEHJgC

— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) August 17, 2026

Mitchell’s 3-pointer for Indiana with 1:05 remaining tied the game 81-81. Atlanta had three misses on its final possession to end regulation.

Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham, celebrating her 30th birthday, gave Indiana a 78-77 lead with a basket and free throw.