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Kelsey Mitchell leads Fever to fifth straight win and historic scoring streak

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Kelsey Mitchell leads Fever to fifth straight win and historic scoring streak

Summary

Kelsey Mitchell scored 26 points as the Indiana Fever defeated the Portland Fire 112-98 on August 1. This victory marks Indiana's fifth consecutive win, improving their record to 19-10. Mitchell's performance included her tying Diana Taurasi's record with 13 games of 20 points or more, while also surpassing Tina Thompson to claim sixth on the WNBA's all-time 3-pointers list with 751. The Fever's offensive efficiency has been notable, scoring over 100 points in five straight games, a WNBA record, and reaching this milestone 13 times this season. The Fever now sit in fourth place in the standings ahead of their next matchup against the Minnesota Lynx, who are on a nine-game winning streak.

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By the Numbers

•Indiana Fever improves to 19-10 with their fifth consecutive win.
•Kelsey Mitchell ties Diana Taurasi for second-longest 20-point streak in WNBA history.
•Mitchell reaches sixth in all-time 3-pointers with 751.
•Fever scores over 100 points for the 13th time this season, a league record.
•Next, Fever faces the Minnesota Lynx, who lead the league.

Latest Updates

11:22 AMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Mitchell passes Diana Taurasi with historic scoring streak for Fever
12:22 PMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Mitchell makes double WNBA history in Fever’s win over Fire
7:42 AMYahoo Sports — Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell makes an impressive step towards WNBA history

What they're saying

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Kelsey Mitchell passed Tina Thompson on the WNBA’s career 3-point list and tied Diana Taurasi with her 13th consecutive 20-point game.
— Yahoo Sports