Caitlin Clark, Star Fever Teammate Make WNBA History in Win
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and her four-time WNBA All-Star teammate made league history in the team's fifth-straight win.
As the Indiana Fever entered the final eight games of the season, star player Caitlin Clark and veteran Kelsey Mitchell set an unprecedented record together. During a thrilling 101-96 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday night, both Clark and Mitchell reached the impressive milestone of scoring over 20 points each, making it the 16th occasion in the season that the duo achieved such a feat.
Breaking the previous record held by Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter, who achieved this feat 15 times during their time with the Phoenix Mercury in 2008, Mitchell's 29 points in the game marked a significant contribution. Mitchell's performance was particularly noteworthy as she sat out the fourth quarter after leaving the game early in the third.
Mitchell's scoring achievement tied her with Las Vegas Aja Wilson for the longest consecutive scoring streak in WNBA history. Clark, on the other hand, knocked down 24 points during her first visit to Canada, leading the Fever to their 10th win in their last 12 games. The Fever's overall record stands at an impressive 12-3 in their last 15 games, positioning them as the top team in the Eastern Conference and with the third-best record in the WNBA.
The Fever will face off against the Dallas Wings on August 20, with a deep playoff run seemingly within their grasp.
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