Marina Mabrey and Kelsey Mitchell receive technical fouls during Fever vs. Tempo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
During the Indiana Fever's matchup against the Toronto Tempo on August 18, 2026, tensions flared between Marina Mabrey and Kelsey Mitchell. The incident occurred early in the third quarter, leading to both players receiving technical fouls. This marks the fifth technical for Mabrey this season, resulting in a $1,000 fine and a warning letter from the WNBA. Mitchell, with her second technical, faces a $500 fine. Both players are key scorers for their teams; Mitchell scored 29 points, while Mabrey registered 22 points but struggled with her shooting. Mitchell exited the game late in the fourth quarter with an injury. The Fever continue to navigate a crucial stretch of games against the Dallas Wings and New York Liberty next week.
- •Marina Mabrey and Kelsey Mitchell both receive technical fouls.
- •Mabrey has five technicals this season, facing a possible suspension.
- •Mitchell scored 29 points before exiting the game with an injury.
- •The game features significant playoff implications for the Fever.
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA Officials Waste No Time Announcing Punishments Over Marina Mabrey’s Tense Interaction With Caitlin Clark’s Teammate
"The Indiana Fever and Toronto Tempo game has been unbelievably close, but one moment added a heated edge. With Marina Mabrey already having a reputation for playing physical against the Indiana Fever, officials wasted no time stepping in before the situation could escalate any further.
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