Kelsey Mitchell matches WNBA scoring streak milestone as Fever top Tempo
Kelsey Mitchell etched her name deeper into the league's record books on Friday night, delivering another standout performance to lead the Indiana Fever past the Tempo. The three-t…
Kelsey Mitchell etched her name deeper into the
Kelsey Mitchell etched her name deeper into the league's record books on Friday night, delivering another standout performance to lead the Indiana Fever past the Tempo. The three-time All-Star poured in 20-plus points for the 20th consecutive game, tying a WNBA scoring streak that had stood as a benchmark of consistency and brilliance.
Mitchell's latest outburst came on a night when the Fever needed every bit of her offensive firepower. She shot efficiently from the field, knocked down critical three-pointers in the fourth quarter, and converted at the free-throw line to seal the victory. Her final stat line—24 points on 9-of-14 shooting—was a testament to her ability to score in a variety of ways, whether attacking the rim or pulling up from deep.
The streak, which began in mid-June, has transformed Mitchell's season into one of the most productive of her career. She has averaged over 27 points during that span, while also dishing out a career-best five assists per game. Fever head coach Carlos Knox praised her composure, noting that her scoring has become a stabilizing force for a young roster still finding its identity.
For Mitchell, the milestone is just another step
For Mitchell, the milestone is just another step in a season already filled with personal achievements. She recently earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors for the third time this year and has been the focal point of an offense that ranks among the league's top five in scoring. Yet she shrugged off the record chase, focusing instead on the team's playoff push.
"It's nice to be mentioned with the greats, but I'm more concerned about winning games and getting us into the postseason," Mitchell said after the game. "The points will come, but what matters is that we're playing our best basketball in July and August."
The Fever, now 14-8, have won five of their last six games and are positioning themselves for a top-four seed. Mitchell's streak ties the mark previously set by Diana Taurasi in 2014, and she has a chance to break it in the team's next outing on Sunday against the Chicago Sky.