What happened: Atlanta went on a 17-4 run to seize the first-half lead over Indiana at State Farm Arena, turning a tight opening frame into a comfortable Dream advantage on ESPN, Disney+ and the ESPN App. The swing came in Sunday's staggered national broadcast window.

Why it matters: The Fever arrived on a three-game winning streak, and Atlanta's run threatens to snap it before the second half tips. The Dream front office said at the trade deadline that no available deal would have improved the roster, leaving a run like this one as the roster's own answer.

What to watch: The second half opens at State Farm Arena with Atlanta defending its first-half cushion and Indiana looking to answer.