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Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese matchup
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The gist
Caitlin Clark's Fever beat Angel Reese's Dream 98-87 in overtime on Aug 16. The win sets up a likely first-round playoff rematch between the rivals.
Background
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, former college rivals, are now WNBA stars. Their teams, the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream, are both playoff contenders in the 2026 season. The regular-season finale between them had major playoff implications, as a potential first-round matchup looms.
How it unfolded
- Aug 14, 2026Fever beat the Dallas Wings 98-87, extending their winning streak to three games.
- Aug 16, 2026Fever defeat Dream in overtime, 98-87. Clark scores 26 points and 9 assists; Reese records 15 points and 14 rebounds.
- recentlyWith standings placing Fever fourth (23-12) and Dream fifth (21-13), they are on course to meet in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- A Fever-Dream first-round matchup would be must-watch TV, given the rivalry and playoff stakes.
- Caution
- Both teams might prefer an easier first-round series, but fans and the league would welcome the matchup.
Still unverified
Clark was seen laughing after Reese's missed game-winner, but it's likely she was just happy the game went to overtime, not mocking Reese.