Kelsey Mitchell just carved her name into the WNBA history books, blowing past 1,022 points in 2026 to set a brand new single-season scoring record! That’s not just a stat, that’s a statement, and it powered the Indiana Fever to a dominant 103-85 win over the Toronto Tempo at Coca-Cola Coliseum on Friday night. The Fever were 15.5-point favorites and they delivered, completing a season sweep of the Tempo with this absolute heater.
Fever Turn Up the Heat After Tempo Scare
Look, the score might say 103-85, but this game wasn’t a total cakewalk from tip-off. Indiana definitely looked in control through most of the first half, grabbing a 10-point lead before the first quarter even wrapped up and keeping that double-digit edge early in the second. They were up 53-38 with just over two minutes left until halftime, looking like they were ready to cruise into the locker room. But hold up, Toronto wasn’t done! The Tempo dropped a rapid 12-0 run to close the half, cutting Indiana’s lead to a tight 53-50. The third quarter was a nail-biter with multiple lead changes, and the Tempo even pulled ahead 70-69. But that was their last gasp. The Fever locked in, closing the third on a 10-3 run, and then absolutely stomped on Toronto in the fourth, outscoring them 24-12 over the final ten minutes. That’s how you put a team away and make sure there are no more comebacks.
Clark’s Dimes and Mitchell’s Masterclass
While the team victory was sweet, the individual performances were just insane. Caitlin Clark was dishing out dimes all night, racking up a game-high 14 assists to go with her 28 points and six rebounds. She shot a solid 7-of-15 from the field and nailed all 12 of her free-throw attempts, showing that clutch consistency. But the real fireworks came from Kelsey Mitchell, who wasn’t just scoring, she was *exploding*. Mitchell poured in 33 points on an incredible 12-of-17 shooting, including seven threes which tied her season high! And let’s not forget Sophie Cunningham, coming off the bench to chip in five points, four rebounds, and an assist. This team is just firing on all cylinders right now.
With that record-breaking performance and a 27-14 record, the Indiana Fever are not just winning, they are building serious momentum. They are now officially prepping for the playoffs, and if this game is any indication, they are going to be a force to be reckoned with. You gotta be excited to see what they do next!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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