PHOTOS: Atlanta Dream defeat the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena

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PHOTOS: Atlanta Dream defeat the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena

The Dream used a suffocating second-half defense to defeat the Fever on Saturday afternoon.

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (third from right) celebrates with teammates after beating the Indiana Fever 113- 96 in a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (left) and guard Rhyne Howard (right) defend against Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell during the second half of a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray blocks a shot from Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during the second half of a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Isobel Borlase attempts to block a shot from Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during the second half of a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese drives to the basket against the Indiana Fever during the second half of a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray puts pressure on Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell as she drives to the basket during the second half of a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray gestures after scoring against Indiana during the second half of a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese gestures during the second half of a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Mascot Harry the Hawk hypes the crowd up during the second half of a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Atlanta Dream take on the Indiana Fever during a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Atlanta Dream’s bench reacts to a basket against the Indiana Fever during the second half of a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Indiana Fever forward Monique Billings and center-forward Aliyah Boston guard against forward Naz Hillmon during the second half of a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese got her 1,000th rebound during the second half of a WNBA game against the Indiana Fever Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Te-Hina Paopao reacts to her basket against the Indiana Fever during the second half of a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon looks for an open teammates to pass to during the second half of a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada is high-fived as she comes off the court late in the second half of a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Atlanta Dream fans dance during the second half of a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (third from right) celebrates with teammates after beating the Indiana Fever 113- 96 in a WNBA game Saturday, June 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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