The Indiana Fever closed their five-game road trip in dominant fashion Sunday, pulling away from the Chicago Sky for a 113-90 victory at Wintrust Arena. Indiana took control behind an explosive offensive performance, finishing with a franchise-record 18 made 3-pointers.
Caitlin Clark led the way with 37 points and 10 assists, shooting 11-of-21 from the field and 8-of-14 from 3-point range. Her eight 3-pointers were a career high.
Kelsey Mitchell added 30 points, shooting 10-of-18 overall and 4-of-8 from deep. The Fever produced the offensive explosion despite playing without Aliyah Boston, who was sidelined with a right lower-leg injury.
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The victory also delivered a milestone the franchise had never reached before.
Indiana earned its 25th win of the season, becoming the first Fever team in franchise history to reach that mark in a regular season.
The Fever improved to 25-14 with the win, surpassing last season’s previous franchise record of 24 wins, which took 44 games to achieve.
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The record is a reflection of how much Indiana has improved as a unit. The Fever are averaging 96.6 points per game, the best mark in the WNBA, and their 116.2 offensive rating also leads the league.
Mitchell has been at the center of that production, averaging 24.8 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting 51.0% from the field and 45.5% from 3-point range. She also owns the WNBA record for consecutive 20-point games, extending the streak to 23 against Chicago.
Clark is averaging 22.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and a league-leading 8.3 assists while shooting 45.0% from the field and 36.8% from 3-point range. Her season has already included a franchise-record 45-point, 10-assist performance against Seattle, making her the first player in WNBA history to record at least 40 points and 10 assists in a game. She also became the fastest player in league history to reach 250 career 3-pointers on Sunday.
Boston remains another major part of Indiana’s success, averaging 17.0 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists while shooting 52.4% from the field and a career-high 41.7% from 3-point range.
The Fever now return home with a 25-14 record and a new franchise benchmark. They will face the Connecticut Sun on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
