Mitchell's 35 points lift Fever over Sky 93-78; Clark and Reese sit out
[July 28, 2025]
CHICAGO (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell hit seven 3-pointers and scored 35 points
and the Indiana Fever defeated the Chicago Sky 93-78 in a marquee
matchup on Sunday that was missing stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Clark missed her fourth-straight game for Indiana with a groin injury
and has only played in half of the team's games and Reese was out for
her second straight for the Sky with a back issue. |
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White reacts during the second half
of a WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky, Sunday, July 27,
2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) |
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Aliyah Boston had 14 points, 11 rebounds and
six assists for the Fever (14-12), who have three double-figure
wins over Chicago this season. Makayla Timpson had 14 points off
the bench and Aari McDonald added 10.
Mitchell had her 100th career 20-point game, second in franchise
history behind Tamika Catchings, and her ninth 30-point game.
She also picked up her 200th career steal and the Fever turned
23 turnovers into 31 points.
Rachel Banham had six 3s and 26 points for the Sky (7-18). Kia
Nurse added 14 points, Rebecca Allen 13 and Kamilla Cardoso 12
with 12 rebounds.
The Fever had a 16 point lead early in the fourth quarter cut to
six with less than five minutes to go but Mitchell responded
with a 3-pointer and a couple of free throws to end the threat.
Indiana closed out the first quarter on an 18-2 run to lead
26-13. Mitchell had 13 points and the Fever had 14 points off
nine Chicago turnovers.
The lead reached 16 points in the second quarter before the half
ended at 51-39.
Chicago got off to a quick start in the third quarter, pulling
within 56-55 at the midway point on consecutive jumpers by
Nurse. Mitchell responded with a 3 and a layup before
consecutive baskets by Timpson pushed the lead to 65-55. Lexie
Hull's buzzer beater made it 75-61 entering the fourth quarter.
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