Fever get 1st home win since June 7, outlast Dream 61-59

Wheeler, McCowan shine

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 1, (AP): Erica Wheeler made a go-ahead layup with 11.9 seconds left, rookie Teaira McCowan blocked two shots at the other end and the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 61-59. Indiana (7-15) snapped a sixgame losing streak and eight-game home skid that matched the club record for a single season. Atlanta (5-16) is tied with for Atlanta, and Alex Bentley added 12. Both teams shot under 32% from the field, combining for 7-of-39 shooting from 3-point range and 30 turnovers.

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