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The gist
Caitlin Clark scored 26 points as the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream in overtime. The Fever improved to 23-12, holding the fourth WNBA playoff seed.
Background
The Fever have been at the center of WNBA scrutiny since Caitlin Clark's arrival in 2024, with recent controversy involving coach Stephanie White's response to a flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham and Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes. Despite this, the team has won eight of 10 and is positioned for a playoff push.
How it unfolded
- Aug 12, 2026Fever coach Stephanie White rips critics after fans boo her, with support from Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham.
- Aug 15, 2026Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers each score 29 points as the Fever beat the Wings 98-87; Kelsey Mitchell extends her 20-point streak to 18 games.
- Aug 16, 2026Caitlin Clark leads the Fever past the Dream in overtime, finishing with 26 points, 9 assists, and 3 rebounds; the Fever improve to 23-12.
Who’s saying what
- Coach
- Stephanie White says an 'online community' is trying to create narratives that don't exist, and she always stands by her players.
- Critics
- Some critics say White has been too passive in protecting her players, notably after DiJonai Carrington's flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham.
- Management
- Fever general manager Lin Krauskopf says White has the full support of leadership and has kept the team focused under the brightest spotlight.
Still unverified
None.