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Kelsey Mitchell's Historic Scoring Streak Ignites Fever
1 Aug
Summary
- Mitchell achieved 13 consecutive 20-point games, matching Taurasi's record.
- She surpassed Tina Thompson for sixth place in career 3-pointers made.
- Mitchell's scoring propelled the Indiana Fever to a dominant victory.
Kelsey Mitchell continues her remarkable season, recently scoring 26 points in the Indiana Fever's 112-98 victory against the Portland Fire. This performance marked her 13th consecutive game with 20 or more points, a streak that now ties Diana Taurasi for the second-longest in WNBA history. Only A'ja Wilson's 20-game streak in 2023 is longer.
In addition to her scoring streak, Mitchell also achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Tina Thompson for sixth place on the all-time list for made 3-pointers. She now has 751 career triples. The Fever selected Mitchell second overall in the 2018 draft, and she has developed into a prolific perimeter scorer.
Mitchell's offensive surge was instrumental in the Fever's dominant second half, where she contributed 11 points in the third quarter to build a commanding lead. Her scoring consistency has made the Fever a leading contender in the Eastern Conference with 15 regular-season games remaining.
