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08/08 17:22 CDT Mitchell scores 27 to set a WNBA record, Clark has 26 and the
Fever beat the Sky 90-86
Mitchell scores 27 to set a WNBA record, Clark has 26 and the Fever beat the
Sky 90-86
CHICAGO (AP) --- Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points to set a WNBA single-season
record with her 16th straight game of 20-plus points, Caitlin Clark had 26
points and 11 assists but a potentially costly eighth technical foul, and the
Indiana Fever beat the Chicago Sky 90-86 on Saturday.
The Sky's DiJonai Carrington was ejected in the first quarter after being
called for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham. Minutes later, Carrington
posted on social media the words "WHITE PRIVILEGE" and tagged the Fever.
Mitchell made 11 of 22 shots with three 3-pointers for Indiana (20-12). Next up
is the overall record, a 20-game run by the Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson
spanning two seasons.
Clark finished with at least 25 points, 10 assists and five 3-pointers for the
eighth time in her career. The feat has been accomplished just four other times
in league history.
But the All-Star guard was assessed her eighth technical foul after making
contact with a referee --- though said it was inadvertent and no words were
exchanged. If it is not rescinded by the WNBA, Clark would be forced to miss
Indiana's next game.
Aliyah Boston added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Fever, and Makayla
Timpson scored 10.
Natasha Cloud and reserve Rachel Banham both scored 17 for Chicago (12-2) and
Kamilla Cardoso added 14 points and nine rebounds.
Mitchell scored eight straight points and Clark hit a 3-pointer in a 13-0
second-quarter run as the Fever turned a tie game into a 46-33 advantage before
leading 53-42 at halftime.
Indiana took a 71-62 lead into the final quarter, but Jacy Sheldon sank a
3-pointer to get Chicago within 89-86 with 28 seconds left. Clark made the
second of two free throws 10 seconds later for the final margin.
Up next
Fever: Host the New York Liberty on Tuesday.
Sky: Host the Seattle Storm on Saturday.
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