After winning one point in the last second on Tuesday, Visiting Atlanta Dream will register its second win against Indiana fever on Thursday.
Atlanta (1–1) led for a full second half on Tuesday, at the end of 10–0, Indiana Run carried the fever with 21.7 seconds. Rin Howard of Atlanta then shut down a pair of free throw over 10 seconds, leading to an impressive victory of 91–90.
In his second game with the team, Britney Grinner led the route with 21 points and Howard chased with 20. First year Atlanta head coach Carl Smaceco won his first WNBA.
“It was nice to see that everyone contributes to an attempt to win,” Smaceco said. “I am proud of my players and all the contributions made by him. I felt that our players have done all the big plays from the bench that really helped make a difference.”
Through two sports, an effective leading pilot has been a pair of Brian Jones (17.5 points per game and 11.5 rebounds per game) and Grinner (19.5 points per game and 8.0 rebound per game). Smesko is grateful to experienced veterans.
“Brie Jones is a great player,” Smasco said. “We are really excited about his and BG’s idea of working together.”
Indiana (1–1) followed Cattlelin Clarke’s 27 points and 11 assistance, on Tuesday followed his controversial season-opening blowout of the Chicago Akash. Clarke continued his rapid climb as a second year star, posting the 10th 20-point, 10-Assist game in his youth career, tying the WNBA record of Courtney Vandersloot. Clarke achieved the feat in 430 of Wanderslut at only 42 career games.
The 23 -year -old Finome on Thursday sees the first loss of fever as an opportunity to move beyond Remach.
“It smells smells. We want to win every game,” said Clarke. “But I think it’s great for our team. It’s a little adverseness. So this league is very good. You get a few days and then get it back. We have a chance to go there and play and get some redemption.”
Clarke’s team-Agni adds 23.5 points and 10.5 per game, adding 21.5 points to Aliah Boston and 11.5 rebounds per competition.
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