The Atlanta Dream failed to close out their first-round series against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday after losing in Game 2, 77-60, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Dream were aiming for a sweep after drawing first blood, 80-68, on Sunday. The Fever, however, started with a sense of urgency , heading into the halftime break with the lead, 35-29.

The Dream tried to take the driver's seat in the third quarter, but the Fever, playing without Caitlin Clark , outscored them 24-15. Indiana didn't relinquish the lead for the entire game and cruised to the victory, forcing a winner-take-all affair in Game 3.

They have now split their six meetings this season.

Fans of the Dream did not hide their frustration on social media after faltering in Game 2.

“Atlanta Dream, you disappoint me,” said

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