Fever guard Aari McDonald was able to find a lane and get shots off, scoring nine points in 12 minutes off the bench in the first half. It was a physical game — typical against Atlanta, a team that is known for playing physically.

Chicago finished 13-27 overall last season while going 5-15 in Eastern Conference action.

Clark has been out for the past two weeks due to a strained quad.

Allisha Gray recorded her fifth 20-point game of the season.

With Caitlin Clark sidelined for the past five games due to a left quad strain, the Indiana Fever have fallen to 4-5 to begin the 2025 WNBA season.