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Fever's Kelsey Mitchell Explodes for 29 Points in Loss to Liberty
25 Jul
Summary
- Caitlin Clark continues to miss time with a strained groin
- Kelsey Mitchell scores 29 points in loss to defending WNBA champions
- Mitchell selected to 3rd straight All-Star game, averaging 19.1 points per game
In the past week, the Indiana Fever have faced a tough stretch without the services of star player Caitlin Clark, who continues to nurse a strained groin injury that kept her out of the recent WNBA All-Star Game. Despite Clark's absence, guard Kelsey Mitchell has stepped up in a big way for the Fever.
Last Tuesday, the Fever traveled to Brooklyn to take on the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty. Mitchell put on a spectacular performance, scoring 29 points on 11-of-21 shooting, while adding 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. However, the Fever were ultimately outscored 29-17 in the fourth quarter, resulting in a 98-84 loss. This came just a week after the Fever were blown out by the Liberty by 21 points.
Despite the recent struggles, Mitchell has been playing brilliant basketball all season long. The 8-year veteran was just selected to her third consecutive WNBA All-Star Game, and is currently averaging 19.1 points per game while shooting 46.5% from the field and 36.6% from 3-point range. Mitchell has scored at least 20 points in 9 of her last 12 games, helping to keep the Fever afloat in Clark's absence.
The Fever now sit at 12-12 on the season, good for the 7th-best record in the WNBA. They will look to bounce back as they return home to face the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, before visiting the Chicago Sky this Sunday.
