Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell shine in Fever victory over Sky
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Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell combined for 53 points as the Indiana Fever defeated the Chicago Sky 90-86 on August 8, 2026. Mitchell led the Fever with 27 points, while Clark added 26. This marked their eighth game together scoring at least 25 points, tying them for the second-most such performances by a duo in WNBA history. The Fever improved to 20-12, currently positioned fourth in the WNBA standings with 12 regular-season games remaining.
- •Caitlin Clark scored 26 points; Kelsey Mitchell contributed 27 points.
- •Indiana Fever improves to 20-12 in the WNBA standings.
- •The duo's performance ties for second-most 25-point games in WNBA history.
- •The Fever sits fourth in the WNBA with 12 games remaining.
- •Clark and Mitchell's chemistry is pivotal for team success.
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark help Fever continue hot streak with victory over Liberty
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell make WNBA history as Indiana Fever beat New York Liberty
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell join exclusive WNBA list in Fever win
"Kelsey Mitchell scored 20 of her 28 points in the first half, and Caitlin Clark added 22 points and 10 assists to lead the Indiana Fever to a 106-92 victory over the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. Indiana has won seven of its last nine, and this one came after coach Stephanie White’s 2 1/2-minute pregame outburst, defending herself while also calling out the sideshows she thinks have overshadowed the WNBA. This time, it seemed to fuel the Fever, who shot 59% from the field and 79% from 3-point range as they took a 64-46 halftime lead against New York, which had gone 8-1 since losing by 20 to Indiana in mid-July.
"After another big performance in their win against the New York Liberty on Tuesday, Indiana Fever duo Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have set a new record. The Indiana Fever seem like they’re almost certainly headed for the WNBA playoffs.
"Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell joined an exclusive WNBA list after combining for 53 points in the Fever’s win over the Sky.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 4:40 AMKelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark help Fever continue hot streak with victory over Liberty
Kelsey Mitchell scored 20 of her 28 points in the first half, and Caitlin Clark added 22 points and 10 assists to lead the Indiana Fever to a 106-92 victory over the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. Indiana has won seven of its last nine, and this one came after coach Stephanie White’s 2 1/2-minute pregame outburst, defending herself while also calling out the sideshows she thinks have overshadowed the WNBA. This time, it seemed to fuel the Fever, who shot 59% from the field and 79% from 3-point range as they took a 64-46 halftime lead against New York, which had gone 8-1 since losing by 20 to Indiana in mid-July.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 3:58 AMCaitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell make WNBA history as Indiana Fever beat New York Liberty
After another big performance in their win against the New York Liberty on Tuesday, Indiana Fever duo Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have set a new record. The Indiana Fever seem like they’re almost certainly headed for the WNBA playoffs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:18 PMCaitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell join exclusive WNBA list in Fever win
Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell joined an exclusive WNBA list after combining for 53 points in the Fever’s win over the Sky.
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