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Clark, Mitchell Lead Fever to Dominant Win
12 Aug
Summary
- Mitchell scored 28 points, with 20 in the first half.
- Clark contributed 22 points and 10 assists.
- Fever shot 59% from the field and 79% from 3-point range.
Kelsey Mitchell was the standout performer, scoring 20 of her 28 points before halftime, as the Indiana Fever secured a decisive 106-92 win against the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. Caitlin Clark complemented the offensive surge with 22 points and 10 assists, contributing to the Fever's dominant performance.
The Indiana Fever showcased remarkable efficiency, shooting 59% from the field and an outstanding 79% from 3-point range, which allowed them to establish a significant 64-46 lead by halftime. This victory represents a strong streak for the Fever, having won seven of their last nine games.
Despite a strong outing from the Liberty's Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, who each scored 19 points, New York could not overcome Indiana's offensive firepower. The Fever maintained control throughout the game, even recovering from a third-quarter run by the Liberty that narrowed the deficit.
Key contributions also came from Aliyah Boston with 19 points and seven rebounds, and Sophie Cunningham with 12 points, including four 3-pointers, matching Mitchell and Clark's four triples each. The team's collective effort from beyond the arc resulted in 16 made 3-pointers on 25 attempts.
