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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.
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.
The Dream announced minutes before the game point guard Jordin
Canada was unavailable due to an illness. Jaylen Sherrod made
her first career start in her third WNBA season.
Atlanta forward Brionna Jones also missed the game with a left
leg injury. Coach Karl Smesko said before the game there is no
timetable for Jones' return. “Hopefully we'll get her back
soon,” Smesko said.
The short-handed Dream trailed 36-27 in the second period before
Angel Reese, who had 15 points, 14 rebounds and six assists, led
the comeback. Atlanta used a 17-4 run to lead 44-40 at halftime.
Mitchell needed the overtime to extend her streak of scoring at
least 20 points. After scoring only five points in the first
half, Mitchell had two early baskets in the second half before
picking up her third foul midway through the third period.
Up next
Fever: At Toronto on Tuesday night.
Dream: At Las Vegas on Tuesday night.
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