Indiana Fever defeats Phoenix Mercury with Kelsey Mitchell’s standout performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The Indiana Fever overcame the Phoenix Mercury 92-89 on July 10, 2026, bouncing back from a loss against the Los Angeles Sparks. Missing star point guard Caitlin Clark, the Fever relied on Kelsey Mitchell, who scored 29 points and provided eight assists. After the victory, general manager Amber Cox defended the team against criticisms regarding fan support in Clark's absence, affirming that Clark is a dedicated teammate who celebrates every win. The Fever organization emphasizes unity and anticipation for Clark's return to the court.
- •Fever score 92 points against Mercury on July 10, 2026
- •Kelsey Mitchell leads with 29 points and 8 assists
- •Caitlin Clark missed the game due to a management plan
- •Amber Cox addresses fan criticism on social media
- •Fever rally after previous loss to Sparks
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Enough with this’: Indiana Fever general manager calls out Caitlin Clark fans
"The Indiana Fever responded well after suffering a brutal loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on the first night of a back-to-back on Wednesday night. Indiana defeated the Phoenix Mercury 92-89 on Thursday. Impressively, the Fever pulled off the victory without the services of All-World point guard Caitlin Clark, who missed the game as part…
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