.🏀 Game Highlights
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Final Score: Indiana Fever 102 – Dallas Wings 83 Dallas Hoops Journal+15ESPN.com+15ESPN.com+15
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The Fever nailed a franchise-high 64 points in the first half, fueled by a monster 36–15 run in the second quarter Athlon Sports+8Mavs Moneyball+8ESPN.com+8.
Caitlin Clark’s Standout Performance
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She posted 14 points, 13 assists, and five steals, tying her career high for steals Mavs Moneyball+5ESPN.com+5CBSSports.com+5.
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Became just the fifth WNBA player to have multiple games of 10+ points, 10+ assists, and 5+ steals SBNation.com+15CBSSports.com+15Mavs Moneyball+15.
Team Dominance
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The Fever finished with 30 assists on 40 made baskets—matching the franchise record YouTube+12ESPN.com+12Times Republican+12.
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They also tied their season-high with 58 points in the paint ESPN.com+1ESPN.com+1.
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Five players scored in double figures, led by Kelsey Mitchell (20), Natasha Howard (18), and Aliyah Boston (17) Athlon Sports+8NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth+8ESPN.com+8.
Paige Bueckers & Wings Recap
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Bueckers led the Wings with 21 points (9-of-15 FG), but Dallas struggled, turning the ball over repeatedly Talksport+13Mavs Moneyball+13CBSSports.com+13.
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Arike Ogunbowale returned from injury but went 0‑for‑10 from the field, finishing with just 2 points CBSSports.com+5Mavs Moneyball+5NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth+5.
Why It Matters
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This matchup featured the two No. 1 overall WNBA draft picks—Clark and Bueckers—but Indiana’s team depth shined through Wikipedia+7Mavs Moneyball+7ESPN.com+7.
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The win snapped the Fever out of a slump, giving them back-to-back wins and a shot at solidifying their playoff push .
What’s Next
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Indiana hits the road for back-to-back games: vs. Connecticut Sun on July 15 and @ New York Liberty on July 16 Indiana Fever+1ESPN.com+1.
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The next showdown between Clark and Bueckers is on August 1 at Dallas—now set for American Airlines Center Indiana Fever+10Mavs Moneyball+10ESPN.com+10.
📊 Final Takeaway:
Clark proved her elite value by orchestrating the offense and fueling a record-breaking first half. But it was the Fever’s full-court intensity, ball movement, and balanced scoring that turned this into a rout. For Bueckers and Dallas, it’s a moment to reflect and regroup defensively.
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