Indiana Fever Aims to Extend Winning Streak Against Atlanta Dream
The Indiana Fever will be looking to continue their winning momentum as they face off against the Atlanta Dream in their upcoming matchup. After an impressive victory against the Seattle Storm, where Kelsey Mitchell scored a remarkable 36 points, the Fever are eager to build on their success.
In terms of Eastern Conference opponents, the Fever have had a challenging season, with a 4-13 record. However, they currently lead the conference with an average of 9.0 offensive rebounds per game, thanks in large part to Aliyah Boston’s impressive average of 3.1 rebounds.
The Atlanta Dream, on the other hand, have fared relatively better against Eastern Conference teams with a record of 10-8. One area of concern for Atlanta is their average of 14.1 turnovers per game. However, they have managed to find success when winning the turnover battle, boasting a 6-0 record in such instances.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams this season. In their most recent matchup on August 6th, the Dream secured an 82-73 victory, with Rhyne Howard leading the way with 24 points. However, Indiana’s Aliyah Boston had an incredible game as well, scoring 25 points for the Fever.
Key players to watch in this contest include Kelsey Mitchell, who is averaging 17.9 points and 3.1 assists for the Fever. NaLyssa Smith has also been on a strong run lately, averaging 15.1 points and 9.3 rebounds over the past 10 games. For the Dream, Rhyne Howard averages 17.8 points and 3.2 assists, while Allisha Gray has been performing well recently, averaging 15.5 points and 4.3 rebounds.
In their last ten games, the Fever have won four and lost six, averaging 79.1 points, 33.1 rebounds, 16.7 assists, 7.1 steals, and 3.8 blocks per game. They have shot 44.1% from the field but have allowed their opponents to average 82.8 points per game. On the other hand, the Dream have struggled, with a 3-7 record in their last ten games. They have averaged 77.3 points, 33.2 rebounds, 18.1 assists, 5.7 steals, and 4.4 blocks per game. The Dream have shot 41.8% from the field, while their opponents have averaged 84.3 points.
As the game approaches, both teams will be aiming to secure a crucial victory. The Fever will be relying on their recent success and the individual brilliance of players like Kelsey Mitchell and NaLyssa Smith. Meanwhile, the Dream will be hoping for Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray to continue their impressive performances.
It will be an exciting matchup between these two Eastern Conference rivals, and fans can expect a hard-fought battle on the court. The outcome of this game could have significant implications as the teams strive to secure their positions in the conference standings.
