WNBA Recaps: Dream Stun Aces, Fever Firepower Outlasts Tempo, and Liberty Stumble in Chicago

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Last night’s WNBA action saw the Liberty lose a critical game for playoff positioning, while Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell continue to set records and light up the scoreboard. We also saw a team effort in the Dream win over the Aces in Vegas, and the Sun get by the Sparks.

Here is a recap of last night’s action.

Indiana Fever 101, Toronto Tempo 95

Kelsey Mitchell set the tone with 16 first-quarter points en route to a game-high 29, tying A’ja Wilson’s WNBA record with her 20th consecutive game of 20-plus points. Caitlin Clark added 24 points as Indiana never trailed, capturing its fifth straight win. Marina Mabrey scored 22 points for Toronto in a late fourth-quarter rally, but Indiana’s backcourt firepower clinched the victory to keep the Fever firmly in control of the No. 4 seed.

Atlanta Dream 97, Las Vegas Aces 82

Atlanta delivered a statement on the road, stunning Sin City behind Rhyne Howard’s 23 points, Allisha Gray’s 21 points, and a dominant 21-point, 10-rebound double-double from Angel Reese. Aces head coach Becky Hammon was ejected in the first half as Las Vegas fell behind by 11 at halftime. Despite A’ja Wilson’s 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 blocks, Atlanta rolled past the Aces and built crucial separation in the standings.

Chicago Sky 93, New York Liberty 86

Natasha Cloud erupted for a career-high 35 points to guide Chicago to a gritty home win over New York. Chicago’s physical defense disrupted New York’s rhythm in the fourth quarter. The loss marks a major setback for the Liberty, who lose critical ground in their race for the overall No. 1 seed and league-wide home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Breanna Stewart finished with 22 points and 7 rebounds, and Sabrina Ionescu added 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 12 assists in the losing effort.

Connecticut Sun 85, Los Angeles Sparks 77

Playing at TD Garden, Connecticut relied on forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa’s 18 points and a suffocating second-half defensive effort to pull away from Los Angeles. The win keeps the Sun moving in the right direction as lower-tier teams scramble for remaining playoff positioning.

Matchup	Winner	Final Score	Top Performers	Postseason Impact
IND @ TOR	Indiana Fever	101–95	Kelsey Mitchell: 29 PTS (tied WNBA record) Caitlin Clark: 24 PTS	Climbs to No. 3 seed & 1st-round home-court control
ATL @ LVA	Atlanta Dream	97–82	Rhyne Howard: 23 PTS Angel Reese: 21 PTS, 10 REB	Gains vital ground in middle-tier playoff seeding, a game behind the Aces for the 4-spot
NYL @ CHI	Chicago Sky	93–86	Natasha Cloud: 35 PTS (career high)	Deals heavy blow to Liberty’s top-seed push
LAS @ CON	Connecticut Sun	85–77	Olivia Nelson-Ododa: 18 PTS	Protects home floor in lower-rung playoff race