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Mitchell Sets WNBA Single-Season Scoring Record as Fever Win in Clark’s Return

The victory bolsters Indiana’s push for a top-four playoff seed with three regular-season games left, leaving Caitlin Clark at risk of an automatic one-game suspension if she draws another technical foul.

Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton drives for a layup during the first quarter against the Portland Fire at Chase Center on Friday.
Valkyries center Kiah Stokes (41), guard-forward Kaila Charles (6), and forward Kayla Thornton (5) reach for a defensive rebound during the second quarter Friday against the Portland Fire at Chase Center.
Valkyries guard-forward Kaila Charles drives for a layup during the first quarter against the Portland Fire on Friday at Chase Center.
Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes drives as Portland Fire guard Karlie Samuelson defends during the first quarter on Friday at Chase Center.

Overview

  • Kelsey Mitchell scored 33 points to finish the night with 1,034 for the season, surpassing the previous single-season mark and extending her streak of 25 straight games with at least 20 points.
  • Caitlin Clark returned from the FIBA World Cup and recorded 28 points and 14 assists in the same game while remaining at seven technical fouls, one away from a mandatory one-game suspension.
  • Indiana beat Toronto 103-85 in the season resume game on Friday, a result that moved the Fever to 27-14 with three regular-season games remaining to clinch top-four home-court advantage.
  • The Tempo were shorthanded after Marina Mabrey was ruled out for the final games with a right adductor injury and other players remained sidelined, leaving Toronto effectively out of playoff contention.
  • Mitchell’s scoring efficiency and franchise 3-point mark, plus Clark’s continued high-assist output, sharpen MVP and matchup storylines for the postseason and raise the stakes on player availability and conduct.