Kelsey Mitchell dropped a bomb on the WNBA record books Friday night, soaring past A’ja Wilson’s single-season scoring mark. The Indiana Fever star poured in 33 points against the Toronto Tempo in a 103-85 win, pushing her season total to an insane 1,034 points. Wilson’s previous record, set in 2024, was broken by a player in a season that now features 44 regular-season games, compared to the 40 Wilson played.
The Fever’s Offensive Firepower Is NO JOKE
Yeah, the WNBA expanded the schedule to 44 games this season, and it’ll hit 50 next year, so records like this were bound to get broken. Some folks might whisper about watering down achievements, like that old Roger Maris/Babe Ruth home run debate. But honestly? It’s just part of a league’s growth. The game evolves, numbers become more accessible, and we get to see athletes push new limits. And trust me, what Mitchell and Caitlin Clark are doing this season is next-level. This Fever offense is absolutely lethal, churning out 97.1 points per game. They’re on pace to shatter the record held by the 2010 Phoenix Mercury, who averaged 93.9 PPG. Mitchell isn’t just leading the league in points, either. She’s also at the top in field goals and 3-point shooting percentage, and she’s only one triple away from breaking Rhyne Howard’s WNBA 3-point record. And let’s not forget Clark! She’s third in scoring with 837 points, dropped 28 herself on Friday, ranks second in assists, and leads the entire league in assists per game. This duo is electric, plain and simple.
A’ja Wilson Is Still Breathing Down Mitchell’s Neck
Hold up, though. While Mitchell has the record right now, this race is far from over. A’ja Wilson might have played three fewer games this season, but she’s the current league leader in points *per game*. She’s sitting at 991 points for the season, which is only 43 points behind Mitchell. Both of these 30-year-old superstars have three regular-season games left, and playoff seeding is on the line for both their squads. Wilson’s Las Vegas Aces are third in the league at 28-13, just one game ahead of both the Fever and the Atlanta Dream. Now, here’s where it gets wild: The Aces’ final three opponents are the Seattle Storm, Los Angeles Sparks, and Phoenix Mercury. All three of those teams rank eighth or worse in points allowed per game. Meanwhile, the Fever have to face the Minnesota Lynx twice and the Washington Mystics, both of whom are in the top three for fewest points allowed. You gotta give the advantage to Mitchell with that 43-point cushion, but it would be totally inaccurate to say this record is settled. It’s a total sprint to the finish.
So, who’s gonna hold the WNBA single-season scoring record when the final buzzer sounds? Mitchell has a lead, but Wilson’s schedule is softer, and the WNBA playoff race is red hot with both teams fighting for position. Every single bucket in these final three games is going to be HUGE. You absolutely cannot miss this!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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