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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Fever secured an 83-80 victory against the Atlanta Dream in its only 2024 preseason home game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday night. Fever forward NaLyssa Smith had her second 20-point preseason scoring game, leading the Fever with 21 points.
Historic Attendance Milestone
Thursday’s game witnessed a record-breaking attendance of 13,028 fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, marking the largest home crowd at an Indiana Fever preseason game in franchise history. This milestone surpassed the previous record of 9,024 set back in 2000, as reported by the Elias Sports Bureau.
Game Analysis: Early Struggles and Second-Half Resurgence
Despite a strong start by Atlanta, who built a 15-point lead in the first half, the Fever mounted a comeback, narrowing the deficit to just one point at halftime. Indiana’s resilience was evident as they held Atlanta to only 31 points in the second half, with the Dream shooting below 29 percent from the field. The Fever’s dominance inside, with 38 points in the paint and 11 blocked shots, proved pivotal in securing the victory.
Atlanta Dream’s Performance
The Atlanta Dream put up a fierce fight, with notable performances from guards Allisha Gray, Aerial Powers, and center Tina Charles, each scoring 10 points. Guard Rhyne Howard led the Dream with 13 points, while forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus contributed 11 points.
Looking Ahead: Regular Season Opener
The Indiana Fever will kick off their 2024 regular season campaign against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Mohegan Sun Arena. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN 2, Disney+, the WNBA App, and WNBA League Pass, as the Fever aim to carry the momentum from their preseason victory into the start of the season.