The 2024 WNBA preseason continues tonight, with the Atlanta Dream taking on the Indiana Fever and star rookie Caitlin Clark at 7 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
This is the first time Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, will play in front of her home fans.
Also tonight, the New York Liberty take on the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena at 7 p.m. ET.
The Dream-Fever game will not be broadcast on television but may be streamed on the WNBA League Pass. USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest news, scores, highlights and analysis. Follow.
Halftime: Atlanta Dream 49, Indiana Fever 48
I’m sure that first 3-pointer of the night for Caitlin Clark felt good.
After starting 0 of 4 from deep, Clark finally connected on her first 3 with 3:41 left in the first half, hitting a step-back 26-footer to bring the Fever within eight.
At halftime, Atlanta clung to a 49-48 lead.
Indiana’s NaLyssa Smith has taken over for a while and already has 14 points and four rebounds – a major reason why the Fever were able to erase a 15-point deficit and pull within one. (Though getting one in particular was the work of 2024 second-round selection Celeste Taylor, who grabbed an offensive board and scored a takedown when the buzzer sounded.)
Clark has eight points, four assists and four rebounds in 13 minutes of play so far.
For Atlanta, Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard both have 10, and Ariel Powers has eight off the bench. Indiana outscores Atlanta 24-16 in the paint.
First quarter: Atlanta Dream 30, Indiana Fever 24
It was a bit of a rough start for Caitlin Clark, who went 0-for-4 from 3 in the first quarter with Atlanta leading 30-24. Clark scored twice, however, both on driving layups, including an and-1. She already has five points and four assists.
One thing that will be interesting to watch with Clark this year: At Iowa, even on nights when she didn’t shoot well (which was rare), she had the green light on every possession. Will she have the same freedom if she doesn’t shoot well with Indiana, or will the Fever rely on her to distribute the ball even more? Will she make this adjustment herself? Stay tuned to find out.
Cheyenne Parker-Tyler has also looked great for Atlanta, scoring 11 points and making all three of her shots so far.
Watch: Catlin Clark’s first bucket at home
Caitlin Clark’s first basket for the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis came on a layup three minutes into the first quarter off an assist from center Aliyah Boston.
But the Atlanta Dream quickly took an 18-8 lead.
Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream starting lineup
Indiana’s starting five will look a little different for preseason Game 2. Erica Wheeler, who started for Indiana in the Fever’s first preseason game, is ill and will not play, although she is on the bench in street clothes.
The Fever’s starters are as follows for Thursday’s game against Atlanta:
- Caitlin Clark, leader
- Kristy Wallace, shooting guard
- Katie Lou Samuelson, small forward
- NaLyssa Smith, power forward
- Aliyah Boston, center
Here are the Atlanta Dream starters for tonight’s game:
- Haley Jones, leader
- Rhyne Howard, shooting guard
- Allisha Gray, small forward
- Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, power forward
- Tina Charles, center
How to stream Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream
The Indiana Fever’s game against the Atlanta Dream is available on WNBA League Pass. Fans can get League Pass by downloading the WNBA app. Preseason games are free. The game is also available to stream on Fubo here (regional restrictions apply).
When does Indiana Fever open the WNBA regular season?
The Indiana Fever will open the regular season on the road on Tuesday, May 14 against the Connecticut Sun. The Fever’s home opener is Thursday, May 16 against the New York Liberty.
How 10 Seconds with Maya Moore Changed Caitlin Clark’s Life
Caitlin Clark likes to think of it as 10 seconds that changed her life.
This may be an exaggeration. Clark, who was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, likely would have grown up to become a transcendent basketball star even if Maya Moore, the 2014 WNBA MVP, hadn’t hugged her 10 years ago. years after a Minnesota Lynx game.
Clark probably still would have rewritten the record books, won an eight-figure shoe deal and attracted millions of new fans to women’s soccer.
But those 10 seconds made a strong impression. Read Lindsay Schnell’s story here.
Best WNBA regular season games to watch in 2024
If the 2023-24 women’s college basketball season is any indication, the WNBA is poised for its most exciting and most-watched season yet.
College stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso and Cameron Brink attracted a whole new audience to women’s soccer, captivating the nation with their skills and personality. The rookies enter a league that already has the best professional basketball players in the world — players eager to showcase their talents to new viewers who might be discovering the WNBA for the first time.
There are certain regular season games that you’ll want to circle on your calendar and schedule time to watch or attend them on TV. Click here for 10 regular season games to watch in the 2024 WNBA season.
10 Bold Predictions for the WNBA Season
The 28th WNBA season begins next week on May 14, so it’s time to start thinking about what’s in store for women’s professional basketball in the coming months.
There has never been so much enthusiasm around women’s football. With a star-studded roster, a team vying for its third straight championship and a Summer Olympics that will help spark interest in women’s basketball, the WNBA is heading into its most anticipated season since its inception. almost three decades ago.
So, what can we expect this summer? For starters, Caitlin Clark will lead the WNBA in assists and make the Olympic team. Read Lindsay Schnell’s bold predictions here.
The WNBA will set up charter trips for all teams this season
The WNBA will begin charter travel for its 12 teams this season “as soon as we can logistically get the planes in,” Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told sportswriters at a league meeting Tuesday afternoon , confirming a report on X from USA TODAY sports columnist. Christine Brennan.
This very significant change in how the world’s best women’s basketball players will travel to games will end the league’s long-standing policy of mandating commercial flights for its players during the regular season.
Learn more here.
Chicago Sky rookie Kamilla Cardoso to miss several weeks with injury
Kamilla Cardoso, the No. 3 pick in last month’s WNBA draft, will miss at least 4-6 weeks with a shoulder injury.
The Chicago Sky initially reported that Cardoso would miss Tuesday night’s home game against the New York Liberty. But shortly after, the team said the rookie center would be sidelined indefinitely and would be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks.
Learn more about Nancy Armor here.
Brittney Griner tells a raw account of fear and despair in Russia
Midway through her book “Coming Home,” Brittney Griner learns of the release of fellow American Trevor Reed from a Russian penal colony. It’s April 2022 and Reed is finally returning home after being unjustly detained for almost three years. The news both lifts Griner’s spirits and breaks her heart, causing her to cry.
“Only someone who has lived, prayed, cried and slept in a Russian prison can truly understand the daily indignities, the deep isolation that weighs on your spirit,” Griner writes.
The memoir is a detailed account of Griner’s harrowing journey through a Russian legal system known for its corruption. Griner describes it as “a rigged system in which the house always won.” In February 2022, just a week before Russia invaded Ukraine, Griner was arrested at the Moscow airport while returning to UMMC Ekaterinburg, the Russian team she had played with for nearly of a decade during the WNBA offseason.
Learn more about Lindsay Schnell here.
What time is Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream?
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will host the Atlanta Dream on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream on TV
The match is not televised.
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