Fever rally against Mercury highlighted by Timpson's key block
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The Indiana Fever staged a comeback to defeat the Phoenix Mercury 92-89 on July 9. Rookie Makayla Timpson's critical block during the fourth quarter helped shift the game's momentum after the Fever fell behind by 10 points. Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with 29 points, securing the win with a crucial layup with 10 seconds remaining. Caitlin Clark, sidelined due to a back injury, reacted positively to the dramatic slow-motion replay of Timpson's block shared by the Fever. The victory boosts the Fever's standing amid their ongoing season.
- •Fever down by 10 in the fourth before rallying to win.
- •Kelsey Mitchell scores 29 points, including the game-winner.
- •Makayla Timpson's block energized Fever's comeback.
- •Caitlin Clark shares her reaction to Timpson's highlight.
- •Match took place on July 9 in Phoenix.
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark reacts after Fever shares slow-motion video of Makayla Timpson's game-changing block
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