Kelsey Mitchell scores 37 points despite Fever's loss to Wings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:38 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Kelsey Mitchell scored 37 points in the Indiana Fever's 91-85 loss to the Dallas Wings on August 20, 2026. Despite the defeat, Mitchell showcased her scoring versatility with 9-of-18 shooting and a perfect 15-of-15 from the free-throw line. This performance added to her impressive streak of 21 consecutive games scoring at least 20 points, setting a new WNBA record. Mitchell also broke her own Fever record for points in a season. Wings star Paige Bueckers previously highlighted Mitchell as a challenging player to defend, affirming her exceptional skills during the game.
- •Mitchell scored 21 points in the first half against Dallas.
- •The Fever's five-game winning streak ended with this loss.
- •Mitchell's performance included 4-of-7 shooting from three-point range.
- •Bueckers lauded Mitchell as the most difficult defender in the league.
- •Mitchell set the WNBA record for consecutive games with 20+ points.
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Skip Bayless makes bold Kelsey Mitchell claim after 37-point outburst
"Skip Bayless made a major claim about Kelsey Mitchell’s offensive arsenal, and her record-setting performance against Dallas supported it.
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