Indiana Fever Stuns Atlanta Dream to Advance to WNBA Semifinals

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Quinn Allen

September 19, 2025 5:12 AM

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On September 18, 2025, the Indiana Fever stunned the No. 3-seeded Atlanta Dream with an 87-85 victory on the road, clinching a spot in the WNBA semifinals for the first time since 2015. Despite being short-handed, the Fever closed the game with a decisive 7-0 run, capped by Aliyah Boston’s go-ahead basket with less than 10 seconds left. Boston delivered a standout performance, finishing with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, while Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana in scoring with 24 points. Indiana’s defense was crucial in the final quarter, holding Atlanta—who boasted the league’s second-best offensive rating during the regular season—to just 12 points. The Dream, who finished the season with 30 wins and took Game 1 of the series, were unable to recover in the closing moments. The Fever’s clutch stops down the stretch sealed the win and their series comeback after losing the opener at home. The series-deciding Game 3 was available via live stream and featured extensive coverage, including live stats and highlights, on ESPN. This marks a significant turnaround for Indiana, who had struggled in recent seasons. They now advance to face either the Las Vegas Aces or the Seattle Storm in the semifinals. For Atlanta, despite strong contributions from players like Allisha Gray and Brionna Jones in previous matchups, the season ends with a disappointing early playoff exit. For live scores, highlights, and updated stats from the Fever vs. Dream series, visit ESPN’s live coverage and follow the official Indiana Fever Twitter account for updates.