Kelsey Mitchell is an absolute bucket-getting inferno for the Indiana Fever right now, dropping at least 20 points in a staggering 12-straight games. That incredible streak is tied for the third longest run of consecutive games with 20 or more points in WNBA history, and yeah, our Seattle Storm recently experienced it firsthand when Mitchell racked up 28 points, 4 threes, 2 assists, and 2 rebounds in a win over us.
Mitchell’s Scorching Streak Is For Real
Seriously, this woman cannot be stopped. Opponents, the All-Star break, nothing has slowed her down. In nine of those 12 games, she’s cleared 25 points, and she even hit 30 points or better in three of them. Remember the WNBA All-Star Game last Saturday? Mitchell poured in a game-high 28 points there too, an efficient outburst that likely would have earned her MVP honors if Team Coop had pulled out the win. This season has already seen her hit a massive milestone, too: she surpassed Tamika Catchings to become the Fever’s all-time leading scorer. That current streak is just padding her lead, making sure her status as the greatest scorer in franchise history is locked down for a long, long time.
Can Portland Put Out The Fire?
Tonight, the Fever roll into Portland to face the Fire, and with Portland sporting the third-worst defensive rating in the league, you’d think the conditions are ripe for Mitchell to easily rip off another 20 points. But here’s the wild part: Mitchell has actually had two of her quieter scoring nights against the Fire this season. In their first matchup, the Fever cruised to a nearly 20-point win in Indy, even without Caitlin Clark, and Mitchell only needed 21 points, going hyper-efficient 6-for-11 from the field, 2-for-3 from three, and 7-for-9 from the line. The second time around was almost the opposite; the Fire took control early. Mitchell still managed 17 points, hitting 4-for-9 from the field, 1-for-2 from deep, and again feasting at the line with an 8-for-9 effort, even while Clark struggled to a season-low six points.
It’s clear keeping Mitchell off the free-throw line has to be the Fire’s top priority. Her nine free throw attempts against them in both games are tied for her most against any opponent. Will Portland finally figure out how to slow her down, or will Mitchell just keep rolling through history tonight? Tune in at 10 p.m. ET on ION to find out. This streak is must-watch basketball!
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Originally reported by Swish Appeal.
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