During the playoffs, the Indiana Fever showcased their determination in a shocking 77-60 victory against the Atlanta Dream. This win marks their first playoff success since 2015. Kelsey Mitchell led the scoring with 19 points and highlighted the team’s never-give-up mentality during a post-game interview. She stated, “The playoffs are all about not giving up. If I’ve learned anything about our group and our resiliency, we won’t give up.”

Despite a tumultuous season with injuries and a struggle to qualify for the playoffs as a sixth seed, the Fever’s performance on this night was commendable. Aliyah Boston, who contributed significantly, emphasized that their effort and energy excitement were pivotal to their success. The Fever’s defense dominated, holding the Dream—who had one of the best offensive ratings in the league—to just 60 points on 37.9% shooting.

As noted by their coach, “I continue to just be so proud of this group and their resilience and their toughness and their ability to respond.” The Fever are now poised for a winner-take-all Game 3 in Atlanta on Thursday, with the victor set to clash with either the Las Vegas Aces or the Seattle Storm in the semifinals.