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Indiana Fever Reveal Injury Report for Tuesday’s Tempo Game
Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points to tie the WNBA record with 20-plus points in 20 consecutive games, leading the Indiana Fever to a 101-95 win over the Toronto Tempo. The Fever also announced Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston as probable for Tuesday's game against Toronto.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, tying a WNBA record with her 20th consecutive game of 20 or more points, as the Indiana Fever defeated the Toronto Tempo 101-95 on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena. Caitlin Clark added 24 points and seven assists for the Fever, who extended their winning streak to five games.
The Fever (24-12) opened the game with a 33-23 first-quarter lead on 61.9% shooting and took a 57-49 advantage into halftime. Indiana finished the game shooting 52.9% from the field compared to Toronto's 39.1%. Aliyah Boston contributed 16 points, and Sophie Cunningham scored 13 off the bench.
Mitchell's scoring streak ties A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces for the longest in WNBA history. According to Al Jazeera, Mitchell and Clark have each scored 20 or more in the same game 16 times this season, setting a WNBA record. Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter previously held the mark with 15 such games for Phoenix in 2008.
Mitchell scored eight points in less than a minute late in the third quarter before heading to the locker room. Fever coach Stephanie White said after the game that Mitchell appeared to be "overheated" in the hot environment and was not suffering a serious injury.
The Tempo (10-24) lost their 11th straight game. Marina Mabrey led Toronto with 22 points, while Brittney Sykes returned from a foot injury to score 15. Aneesah Morrow added 14 points and 16 rebounds for Toronto, with Temi Fagbenle scoring 13 off the bench and Kiki Rice adding 10.
Injury Report and Playoff Picture
Ahead of Tuesday's game, the Fever released their injury report, listing Clark and Boston as probable and Damiris Dantas as out for the remainder of the season. According to Heavy., Dantas is recovering from left knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus. Clark has been managing a back injury since the start of the season, and Boston re-aggravated a right leg injury at the end of July against the Seattle Storm.
The Fever secured their third consecutive playoff berth after the WNBA confirmed their qualification following the Portland Fire's loss to the Toronto Tempo on Friday. The Fever (24-13) currently sit fourth in the standings with a 7-3 record over their last 10 games. The team has not won a WNBA championship since 2012.
This season, the Fever have boasted the league's top offense with an offensive rating of 116 and the third-best net rating at +6.4, according to Essentially Sports. Clark averages 21.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game, while Mitchell averages 24.6 points, 2.7 assists, and 1.7 rebounds. Mitchell and Clark rank second and third in the league in scoring, with Clark leading in assists. Boston averages 16.9 points, 2.9 assists, and 8.6 rebounds per game.
Analyst Predicts Championship Run
WNBA analyst Rachel DeMita said on Friday's episode of her Courtside Club podcast that she would not be shocked if the Fever win the championship this season. "There's been a lot of focus on the Lynx, which there should be; they've been great. There's been a lot of focus on the Aces obviously because they're the reigning champs, but like I wanted to give some flowers to the Fever because, like, don't be shocked. Some people will be shocked, but don't be shocked if the Fever win this year. I think it's championship or bust for the Fever," DeMita said.
Boston, who has been downgraded to questionable on the injury report for the team's upcoming game against the New York Liberty, recently called Mitchell "really just the MVP" after the Fever's overtime win over the Atlanta Dream. In that game, four Indiana players scored in double figures: Clark with 26 points and nine assists, Mitchell and Makayla Timpson each with 20, and Boston with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
The Fever have seven games remaining in the regular season. Their schedule includes a game against the Chicago Sky, a home game against the Connecticut Sun on August 28, and a visit to Toronto on September 18. Last season, the Fever lost in the semifinals to the Las Vegas Aces, who went on to win the championship. Clark was out for that series with a season-ending injury.
How each outlet told it
Al Jazeera
Framing: Focuses on Mitchell's record-tying scoring performance in the win over Tempo — Celebratory and fact-based
Facts Included:
Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points before sitting out the fourth
Caitlin Clark added 24 points
Fever beat Toronto Tempo 101-95 for fifth straight victory
Mitchell tied A'ja Wilson for WNBA record with 20+ points in 20 consecutive games
Clark and Mitchell parts of it have each scored 20+ in same game 16 times this season, a WNBA record
Taurasi and Pondexter had done it 15 times in 2008
Mitchell scored eight points in less than a minute late in third quarter, then went to locker room
Coach Stephanie White said Mitchell appeared to be 'overheated' in hot environment
Clark had seven assists
Boston had 16 points
Sophie Cunningham scored 13 points off bench
Fever shot 52.9% to 39.1%
Tempo (10-24) lost 11th straight
Marina Mabrey led Tempo with 22 points
Brittney Sykes returned from foot injury to score 15
Aneesah Morrow 14 points and 16 rebounds
Temi Fagbenle 13 points bench, Kiki Rice 10
Fever opened fourth with 12-point lead, extended to 14, then Tempo cut to 7 with 2:55
Makayla Timpson's steal set up Cunningham for 3-pointer with 1:25
Mabrey hit two 3s to cut to 97-93, then palming infraction and Rice foul
Fever led 33-23 after first quarter on 61.9% shooting
Tempo's Morrow 3-pointer cut halftime to 49
Indiana shot 59% first half, Toronto 42.2%
Mabrey hit two 2-pointers in first minute of third quarter
Framing: Emphasizes the WNBA statement confirming Fever's playoff berth after Portland's loss, and that Indiana got a lucky break despite losing to Dallas — Encouraging, with a focus on the team's potential despite defensive flaws; quote: 'catching a lucky break'
Facts Included:
Indiana Fever lost to Dallas Wings 91-85 on Thursday night at American Airlines Center
WNBA confirmed Fever playoff qualification after Portland Fire's loss to Toronto Tempo
Fever have secured third straight playoff berth
Fever are fourth in standings with 24-13 record, 7-3 in last 10 games
Caitlin Clark averages 21.7 points, 8.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds per game
Kelsey Mitchell averages 24.6 points, 2.7 assists, 1.7 rebounds per game
Aliyah Boston called Mitchell 'really just the MVP'
Four Indiana players scored in double figures in overtime win against Atlanta Dream: Clark 26 points, 9 assists; Mitchell and Makayla Timpson each 20; Boston 18 points, 14 rebounds
Fever have not won championship since 2012
Fever are number one offense with ORTG of 116, third-best net rating +6.4
Fever lost to Dallas Wings, Atlanta Dream, Minnesota Lynx, Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty this season
Clark and Boston are in Team USA squad for FIBA World Cup
Upcoming schedule: vs Chicago Sky, home vs Connecticut Sun on August 28, travel to Toronto on September 18
Last season Fever lost to Aces in semifinals (eventual champions) without Clark, who was out for season
Framing: Headline draws attention to a bold prediction and a 'concerning absence' (Boston's questionable status), while focusing on the strength of the team — Optimistic and slightly dramatic, quoting DeMita's 'don't be shocked'
Facts Included:
Indiana Fever lost to Dallas Wings on Thursday, ending five-game winning streak
WNBA analyst Rachel DeMita made prediction on Courtside Club podcast on Friday
DeMita said 'championship or bust' and 'don't be shocked' if Fever win
Fever are 24-13 record, fourth place
Fever secured playoffs due to Portland Fire's 82-79 loss to Toronto Tempo
Aliyah Boston has been downgraded to questionable on injury report
Caitlin Clark is probable with back issue expected to play against New York
Mitchell and Clark are second and third in scoring, Clark first in assists
Clark averaging 21.7 points, 8.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds
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Confidence
Status
ClaimThe Indiana Fever lost to the Dallas Wings 91-85 on Thursday night at the American Airlines Center.
ClaimIn the overtime win against the Atlanta Dream, four Indiana players scored in double figures: Caitlin Clark with 26 points and 9 assists, Kelsey Mitchell and Makayla Timpson each with 20 points, and Aliyah Boston with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
ClaimThe Indiana Fever have lost to the Dallas Wings, Atlanta Dream, Minnesota Lynx, Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, and New York Liberty this season.
ClaimThe Indiana Fever's upcoming schedule includes a game against the Chicago Sky, a home game against the Connecticut Sun on August 28, and a trip to Toronto on September 18.
ClaimLast season, the Indiana Fever lost to the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals; the Aces eventually became champions, and the Fever played without Caitlin Clark, who was out for the season.
ClaimThe Indiana Fever's injury report for the game against the Toronto Tempo listed Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston as probable, while Damiris Dantas was out.
ClaimCaitlin Clark had 21 points and 14 assists, Aliyah Boston had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Sophie Cunningham scored 24 points off the bench in the June 16 game.
ClaimWNBA analyst Rachel DeMita said the Indiana Fever season is 'championship or bust' and that she would not be shocked if they win the championship.