Kelsey Mitchell scores 29 points as Fever edge Mercury 92-89
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 4:27 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points, including the game-winning layup with 10.1 seconds remaining, to lead the Indiana Fever to a 92-89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on July 10. The Fever initially held a 12-point lead in the first quarter before trailing at halftime. Tyasha Harris contributed 15 points, helping Indiana secure the win despite missing Caitlin Clark due to rest. Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper each scored 22 points in the loss. Indiana improved to 13-9 overall, while Phoenix dropped to 8-15.
- •Kelsey Mitchell's late layup clinched the win for Indiana.
- •Tyasha Harris scored 15 points, stepping up in Clark's absence.
- •The Fever led by 12 early but fell behind at halftime.
- •Phoenix's forwards Thomas and Copper each scored 22 points.
- •Next, Fever will play at Las Vegas on July 12.
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Mitchell's Late Bucket Lifts Fever Past Mercury 92-89
- 5:59 AMESPN WNBA — Minus Clark, Mitchell, Fever still turn back Mercu...
- 4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Mitchell scores 29 points, Fever hold on to beat Mercury 92-89
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Mitchell winner completes Fever comeback against Mercury, without Caitlin Clark
"Kelsey Mitchell hit a layup with 10.1 seconds left to finish with 29 points and the Indiana Fever held on for a 92-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night. Mitchell put Indiana (13-9) up 90-89 with her layup and Sophie Cunningham added two free throws to secure the win with Caitlin Clark on the bench in street clothes. Aliyah Boston had 21 points after being held out of a 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night.
"Kelsey Mitchell's layup with 10.1 seconds lifted the Fever over the Mercury 92-89 Thursday night. Mitchell put Indiana up 90-89 with her layup and Sophie Cunningham added two free throws to secure the win with Caitlin Clark on the bench in street clothes.
"Kelsey Mitchell's go-ahead basket with 10 seconds left capped a 29-point night as the Indiana Fever rallied past the Phoenix Mercury 92-89 on Thursday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 2:32 AMKelsey Mitchell's Late Bucket Lifts Fever Past Mercury 92-89
Kelsey Mitchell's go-ahead basket with 10 seconds left capped a 29-point night as the Indiana Fever rallied past the Phoenix Mercury 92-89 on Thursday.
- ESPN WNBAJul 10, 2026, 5:59 AMMinus Clark, Mitchell, Fever still turn back Mercu...
Kelsey Mitchell's layup with 10.1 seconds lifted the Fever over the Mercury 92-89 Thursday night. Mitchell put Indiana up 90-89 with her layup and Sophie Cunningham added two free throws to secure the win with Caitlin Clark on the bench in street clothes.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 4:27 AMKelsey Mitchell scores 29 points, Fever hold on to beat Mercury 92-89
Kelsey Mitchell hit a layup with 10.1 seconds left to finish with 29 points and the Indiana Fever held on for a 92-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night. Mitchell put Indiana (13-9) up 90-89 with her layup and Sophie Cunningham added two free throws to secure the win with Caitlin Clark on the bench in street clothes. Aliyah Boston had 21 points after being held out of a 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 4:24 AMKelsey Mitchell winner completes Fever comeback against Mercury, without Caitlin Clark
Tyasha Harris fueled a late run, and Kelsey Mitchell hit the winner as the Fever beat the Mercury. Here's what stood out.
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