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Gray contributed a steal and a blocked shot in
an 11-0 run in the third quarter that gave the Dream a 47-37
lead. Gray's 3-pointer stretched the lead to 54-42 late in the
quarter. Atlanta outscored Indiana 23-9 in the decisive period.
Natasha Howard had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Fever.
Indiana coach Stephanie White announced on Monday that Clark
would miss her fifth consecutive game with a left quadriceps
strain.
White said before Tuesday night's game that Clark participated
in “a little practice” on Monday and added it was in a
“controlled environment.” White said Clark, who was with the
team and watched from the Indiana bench, would participate in
more practice this week.
“The most important thing for us is to not position ourselves to
have any setbacks,” White said.
Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham, who has been limited to four
games by a right ankle injury, also was held out.
It was the third meeting between the Eastern Conference teams
this season, including two in Atlanta. The Fever took an 81-76
win before a sellout crowd at State Farm Arena, home of the
NBA's Atlanta Hawks, on May 22. Atlanta won 91-90 at Indiana on
May 20.
The return visit to Atlanta was scheduled for 3,500-seat Gateway
Arena, the usual home of the Dream, even before it was known
Clark would not play.
Up next
The Fever will return home to face the New York Liberty on
Saturday, and the Dream will host Chicago on Friday night.
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