All articles tagged with #kelsey mitchell
Caitlin Clark posted 37 points and 10 assists as the Fever beat the Sky, marking her fifth career 30-point, 10-assist game—the most in WNBA history. Indiana has surged post‑All-Star break (22+ per game? Actually 24.3 ppg on 47.5% with 9.0 apg), while Kelsey Mitchell extended her 23-game streak of 20+ points as the team chases a playoff run.
Indiana Fever snapped a two-game skid with a 113-90 win over the Chicago Sky, led by Caitlin Clark's 37 points and 10 assists and Kelsey Mitchell's 30 points, while Aliyah Boston was sidelined with a lower-leg injury. Indiana used a strong third quarter and late defense to pull away and complete the season-series sweep, setting up a home game vs. Connecticut Sun next.
Indiana Fever led most of the game and held on for an 85-79 feel-good win over the Chicago Sky, pulling away with a 12-2 run late. Caitlin Clark had 15 points on 3-for-3 3-pointers at halftime and was up to 19 by the start of the fourth after a strong third quarter, before drawing a technical that could sideline her next game. Kelsey Mitchell sparked a key run in the fourth, Aliyah Boston started hot, and the Fever defense limited Chicago to 25% shooting from three as they pressed to the finish.
Emmanuel Acho and co-hosts argue Caitlin Clark’s late OT decision — notably not passing to Kelsey Mitchell — could spark internal friction for the Fever after Indiana’s 86-84 overtime loss to Las Vegas; Chelsea Gray hit the game-winning buzzer-beater, Clark expressed accountability in the postgame, and Fever coach Stephanie White voiced belief in the team’s ability to rebound.
Caitlin Clark posted a triple-double and reached 1,500 career points as the Indiana Fever defeated the Portland Fire 112-98, extending their win streak to five and improving to 19-10. Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,500 points and 500 assists. Kelsey Mitchell extended her 20-point streak and moved into sixth on the all-time 3-pointers list with 749, tying Diana Taurasi for the second-longest 20-point run. The Fever used a 23-9 burst to build an 18-point lead, while Portland fell to 11-17 and slipped in the standings.
Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell were named All-Star starters for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago, marking the trio’s third straight year as Fever starters for Clark and Boston and Mitchell’s first; the 10 starters also include A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Gabby Williams, with voting split 50% fans, 25% players and 25% media, and Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon serving as general managers to assemble rosters from 22 All-Stars to celebrate the league’s 30th anniversary.
Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 83-71 in Indianapolis to open the Commissioner's Cup. Kelsey Mitchell poured in 25 points, including an 11-point third-quarter burst that flipped a halftime deficit and sparked the Fever to the win. Aliyah Boston added 19 and Caitlin Clark 17 with 8 assists for Indiana, who limited Atlanta to a season-low in points and improved to 5-4, while the Dream drop to 6-3. Allisha Gray and Jordin Canada each scored 13 for Atlanta.
Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 83-71 as Kelsey Mitchell poured in 25 points to lead the way, while Caitlin Clark posted 17 points, seven rebounds and eight assists and Angel Reese added a 11-point, 10-rebound double-double. The matchup lacked the high-stakes drama expected from Clark-Reese rivalry, but Fever used the win to gain momentum and keep pace with playoff contenders; Dream's offense remains a concern as they look ahead to a showdown with the Mystics while Indiana hosts the Liberty next.
Dallas Wings edged the Indiana Fever 107-104 in the season opener at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Caitlin Clark scored 20 with seven assists and five rebounds in her long-awaited WNBA debut, while Kelsey Mitchell paced Indiana with 30 points. Dallas shot 39-for-66 to Indiana’s 40-for-77, pushing the Fever to play at the Wings’ pace; a late push fell short when Mitchell’s last-second 3 rimmed out. Halftime stood at 60-51 Wings, and Indiana’s next game is May 13 at the Los Angeles Sparks.
The WNBA and the players’ union signed a new CBA that significantly raises salaries and the cap (to $7 million in 2026, with a projection of $11 million by 2032), adds housing for the first three years and expanded retirement benefits, introduces two developmental roster spots, and creates an expedited path for top players to reach max contracts via EPIC; a phased core-service rule starts in 2027, allowing stars like Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, and Aliyah Boston to renegotiate toward larger deals. The 2026 season remains at 44 games, with potential for 50–52 games in later seasons.
Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever suffered a knee injury during a game but the team rallied behind Kelsey Mitchell, who scored 38 points to lead a historic comeback victory. Cunningham's injury could impact the Fever's playoff run, especially if she misses extended time, as she and star guard Caitlin Clark are both sidelined with injuries. Cunningham is set for an MRI to assess the damage.
The Indiana Fever are focused on building a championship-contending team around their star players Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, with Kelsey Mitchell expected to join them as part of their "Big 3." Despite being a free agent, the Fever are likely to retain Mitchell by making her a core player, ensuring she receives a maximum salary. With Stephanie White returning as head coach, the team aims to strengthen their roster further, potentially adding another marquee player, to make a serious title push in 2025.
Indiana Fever's Aliyah Boston, the No. 1 pick, had a solid debut in the WNBA, nearly achieving a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds in 25 minutes. Despite being a rookie, her teammate Kelsey Mitchell said Boston is not a rookie and is a player who will compete. Boston has a lot to learn about the physicality of the league, but she is confident in herself and her team's competitiveness.