Indiana, which was without Caitlin Clark for the second consecutive game due to a left groin injury, came out strong and led by as many as 23 points, but the Wings took their first lead of the game with 5:29 remaining, 80-79. The Fever responded by closing the game on a 14-6 run to move to 8-8 on the season and 3-4 without Clark.

While Indiana had a 20-point lead after the first quarter, Dallas managed to take the lead in the fourth. However, Kelsey Mitchell's 32 points helped the Fever improve to 8-8 on the season. Natasha Howard contributed 15 points and 13 rebounds for Indiana.