Indiana Fever beat Dallas Wings 98:87 in WNBA action on Thursday evening. The result keeps the hosts in second place with 26 wins from 40 games. They move two points clear of fourth-placed Dallas who have 24 victories. And here's the thing — it was never a comfortable game for either side.
The Fever built a 13-point lead at one stage but the Wings kept pushing back. To be fair, Dallas averaged more assists with 18 compared to Indiana's 14. Their perimeter shooting was sharper too, hitting seven three-pointers against nine for the hosts. By then the momentum had shifted enough to keep the score respectable.
What decided it was inside the paint. Indiana scored 50 points there while Dallas managed 36. The Fever also grabbed more defensive rebounds, 25 to 20, which limited second chances for the visitors. They converted 11 free throws out of 13 attempts, a sharp efficiency when it mattered.
Looking at the numbers, Dallas shot better from distance — seven makes from seven attempts was remarkable. But they committed 12 turnovers compared to nine for Indiana. Those extra possessions made the difference in a game decided by three or four moments rather than sustained dominance.
Both teams arrive at similar records despite different trajectories. Indiana have lost 14 games already this season while Dallas have 16 defeats on their tally. The gap between them is narrowing, and this result suggests the standings could tighten further down the run-in.