Kelsey Mitchell’s 35-point masterclass powers Caitlin Clark-less Fever over Sky

Kelsey Mitchell delivered a dazzling performance with a season-high 35 points and seven 3-pointers to lead the Indiana Fever to a 93-78 road win over the Chicago Sky on Sunday.

Mitchell fell just three points short of her career-high mark set in 2019, asserting herself early with 13 first-quarter points as the Fever jumped out to a 13-point lead.



The game lost some star power with both Caitlin Clark (groin) and Angel Reese (back) sidelined. Clark missed her fourth straight game and 14th overall this season, while Reese was a late scratch, sitting for the second consecutive contest.

Despite the absences, Indiana (14-12) took control early and held firm throughout. Aliyah Boston contributed a double-double with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, while Makayla Timpson and Aari McDonald added 14 and 10 points, respectively. The Fever shot 47.1% from the field and hit 11 three-pointers.


Chicago (7-18) saw Rachel Banham erupt for a season-high 26 points, including six treys. Kamilla Cardoso posted a double-double (12 points, 12 rebounds), but the Sky dropped their fifth straight game and played without top scorer Ariel Atkins (leg).

After briefly trimming the Fever’s lead to six with under five minutes left, the Sky went cold. Mitchell responded with a clutch three and two free throws to spark a 9-0 closing run, sealing Indiana’s third win over Chicago this season.