Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell lead Fever past Wings in convincing win
The Fever and Wings are now 1-1 against each other this season.
In a thrilling matchup, Indiana Fever defeated the Dallas Wings 98-87 on Friday night. Led by guard Caitlin Clark and forward Kelsey Mitchell, the Fever showcased strong offensive play and resilient bench performance. Clark, despite leaving early due to an ankle injury, managed to score 29 points and contributed 10 assists in her absence, finishing the game with 11 of 18 shooting and 2 of 8 from three-point range.
Mitchell added 23 points on 9 of 21 shooting, while center Aliyah Boston posted a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Despite their efforts, the Dallas Wings struggled to keep up, with Paige Bueckers leading the team in scoring with 29 points, and Odyssey Sims and Arike Ogunbowale chipping in 31 points in total. The Fever's bench, notably, outshot Indiana's 9-18.
The win pushes Indiana to a 22-12 record on the season, while Dallas falls to 20-15. Both teams remain in the playoff race, with Indiana holding the fourth seed and Dallas securing the eighth. This was the second of three meetings between these teams this season, with the final game set to conclude their rivalry on August 20.
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