What happened: ESPN's Andraya Carter called Indiana's overtime win over Atlanta "officially titled the Makayla Timpson game," pointing to the forward as the difference-maker. Timpson set a The same Makayla Timpson who made her first career start for the Fever last month is now drawing national attention for an OT performance.
Why it matters: The performance adds to a breakout stretch for Timpson, who has moved from first-time starter to a player analysts are singling out in a signature win. A frontcourt contributor stepping up in overtime carries added weight for Indiana's rotation depth down the stretch.
By the numbers: Timpson is shooting 57.8% across 26 appearances this season.
What to watch: Watch how Indiana deploys Timpson in its next matchup after the OT breakout.