Kelsey Mitchell Leads Fever to Dominant 79-52 Victory Over Sky
CHICAGO — Kelsey Mitchell scored a game-high 17 points and Natasha Howard added 13 as the Indiana Fever cruised to a commanding 79-52 win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday night. Indiana never trailed during the game, securing its second straight victory and improving to 4-4 on the season.
Despite missing star rookie Caitlin Clark for the fourth consecutive game due to injury, the Fever showed no signs of slowing down. They are now 2-2 without Clark in the lineup.
Aari McDonald had a strong performance for Indiana, contributing 12 points, three steals, and hitting three shots from beyond the arc. Aliyah Boston chipped in with 11 points, five rebounds, and five assists in the well-rounded team effort.
Indiana set the tone early, opening the game with a 10-1 run that included a layup from Mitchell, back-to-back three-pointers by McDonald, and a step-back jumper from Mitchell to take a 17-7 lead with 4:01 left in the first quarter. The Fever extended their lead to as many as 14 points in the first half and carried a 41-28 advantage into halftime. They maintained a double-digit lead throughout the second half.
The Fever shot an efficient 46% from the field, drained 11 three-pointers, and recorded 20 assists on 27 made field goals — showcasing strong ball movement and offensive rhythm.
The Sky, now 2-5 on the season, struggled offensively. They shot just 32.1% (18-for-56) from the floor, made only 3-of-15 (20%) from three-point range, and committed 19 turnovers. Angel Reese led Chicago with 12 rebounds but managed just four points on 2-of-7 shooting. Kamilla Cardoso and Rebecca Allen each scored eight points.
Courtney Vandersloot suffered a knee injury in the first quarter and did not return to the game, adding to the Sky’s challenges.
Fever head coach Stephanie White was absent due to personal reasons, with assistant Austin Kelly stepping in as acting head coach for the game.
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Next Matchups
Chicago Sky: On the road against the New York Liberty
Indiana Fever: Visiting the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday
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