The Indiana Fever faced the Chicago Sky on Sunday, and while Caitlin Clark was out with a right groin injury, another Fever guard stepped up in a major way.
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Kelsey Mitchell exploded for 35 points, six assists, three steals, and two rebounds in a 93–78 win, leading Indiana to its 14th victory of the season.
The performance wasn’t just dominant, it was historic. Mitchell became just the second player in franchise history, alongside Caitlin Clark, to record 35+ points, 5+ assists, and 5+ made threes in a single game.
Kelsey Mitchell joins Caitlin Clark as the only players in @IndianaFever franchise history to record 35+ PTS, 5+ AST, and 5+ 3PM in a game! #WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/8gXTc0vxm4
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 27, 2025MORE: ESPN analyst says there's a star more deserving than Caitlin Clark to be face of the WNBA
With Clark sidelined, Mitchell reminded everyone that Indiana’s backcourt is loaded with firepower and she’s more than capable of taking over.