Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell are making the Fever into title contenders
CHICAGO — Championships are often won on the back of a strong defense. At least that’s how the old adage goes. The Fever are looking to buck that trend this season on the back of their historic backcourt. On Sunday, Indiana used a strong second half to overwhelm the Sky, 113-90, in the final contest […]
Chicago — Championships are often won with a strong defense, but the Indiana Fever are bucking that trend this season thanks to their star backcourt duo. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have been leading the team to historic offense, which has put them on the cusp of breaking records and becoming contenders.
Caitlin Clark had a standout game, tallying 37 points and 10 assists, her fifth career game with that kind of output. Her teammate Kelsey Mitchell chipped in 23 second-half points, extending her streak of 20-plus point games to 23.
Together, Clark and Mitchell have set numerous team records, with their back-to-back 30-point performances marking the third time they've achieved the feat, now the most in WNBA history. They've also combined to hit 18 threes, setting a franchise record.
Indiana came into the game on a tough road trip, having lost their last two games after a string of five games in eight days. With Aliyah Boston sidelined by injury, the Fever needed to bounce back and they did, leading the Sky 83-77 in the fourth quarter after a strong third quarter run.
Clark remarked on the importance of the win, saying it kept them in the mix for the playoffs, where they sit just a close game away from the top of the standings. Both Clark and Mitchell have proven they can carry the team individually, but their partnership has the potential to be truly special.
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