The Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 94-83 on Thursday night to win their first-round series 2-1.
The teams were tied 31-31 after one quarter. Las Vegas then outscored Indiana 23-17 in the second and 24-18 in the fourth. The Aces went 28-of-35 at the free-throw line, while the Fever shot just 38.5% from the field.
A’ja Wilson scored 36 points on 11-of-18 shooting, made 12 of 15 free throws, and grabbed 10 rebounds. Chelsea Gray added 23 points, and Jackie Young had 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. For Indiana, Kelsey Mitchell scored 23, and Aliyah Boston had 19 points and 10 rebounds. Caitlin Clark scored 18 but committed six turnovers.
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The Aces open the semifinals against the winner of the Dallas Wings-Golden State Valkyries series, which was tied 1-1 as of this posting.
The sixth-seeded Indiana Fever evened their first-round series with the third-seeded Las Vegas Aces at 1-1, winning Game 2 by 99-89 at home on Tuesday night after a sluggish start.
Las Vegas led 26-18 after the first quarter, but Indiana flipped the script with a 30-17 second quarter and added a 24-17 third to take control of the game.
Caitlin Clark was the top performer, finishing with 27 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds, including five three-pointers. Kelsey Mitchell added 26 points, and Aliyah Boston scored 22 on 10-of-15 shooting. Indiana outscored Las Vegas 58-26 in the paint.
Jackie Young led all scorers with 31 points for the Aces, going 13-of-13 at the free-throw line, and A’ja Wilson added 22 points and nine rebounds. But Las Vegas shot just 42 percent from the field.
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The best-of-three series now comes down to a decisive Game 3 in Las Vegas on Thursday, October 1, at 9 p.m. ET (4 a.m. Friday in Riyadh). The Aces carry a 61.5 percent win probability, but Indiana has the momentum. The winner advances to the semifinals.
Indiana Fever Superstar Guard Caitlin Clark has been selected as the Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year.
Indiana Fever wrote, “After missing 31 of the team’s 44 regular season games in 2025 and the entirety of the Fever’s playoff run due to injury, Clark returned to the court, setting both career and league records in the 2026 season. This past year Clark averaged 22.3 points per game, the third highest average in the league, and 8.3 assists per game, the second-most in the league becoming the first player in league history to finish in the top three for both points and assists. Her 41.2 points per game created are also a new league record.
With 891 total points scored and 333 assists, Clark became the first player in league history to record 800+ points and 300+ assists in a single season. Clark’s five 30+ points and 10+ assists games this season are more than every other player in the history of the league combined. Additionally, her 13 games with 20+ points and 10+ assists this season alone are more than double what any other player has in the entirety of their careers. This season, Clark also became the first player in league history to record 40+ points and 10+ assists in a single game.
Clark’s 22.3 points per game average set a new career high, while marking the second-highest points per game average in franchise history, behind only Mitchell this year. This year Clark joined Mitchell as the only other player in franchise history to record 20+ points per game.”
The opening salvo of the WNBA postseason did not disappoint. Game 1 across the First-Round matchups set an intense baseline for the rest of the series. With early-series momentum on the line, home-court advantages were defended, high-profile road upsets delivered early drama, and championship contenders laid down explicit statements.
Here is a full breakdown of how Game 1 unfolded across the league.
New York Liberty 91, Minnesota Lynx 75
Location: Target Center (Minneapolis, MN)
Series State: New York leads 1–0
In one of the most compelling matchups on the schedule, the New York Liberty delivered a dominant performance on the road to silence the crowd in Minneapolis. New York controlled the pace from the early going, utilizing crisp ball movement and structured perimeter defense to disrupt Minnesota’s rhythm.
Key Performers & Turning Point
Execution Breakdown: The Liberty pulled away after half-time, capitalized on transition opportunities, and restricted high-efficiency looks inside.
Impact: Stealing Game 1 away from home puts immense pressure on Minnesota heading into Game 2.
The championship-caliber Las Vegas Aces put on an offensive clinic at home, breaking the 100-point threshold to handle a spirited Indiana Fever squad. Las Vegas used their veteran playoff experience to weather an early perimeter push from Indiana before pulling away in the second half.
Key Performers & Turning Point
Execution Breakdown: The Aces’ inside-out offensive balance proved too much to contain, generating high-percentage paint points and baseline cuts.
Impact: Indiana showcased flashes of rapid transition scoring, but costly turnovers prevented them from keeping pace with Las Vegas’ relentless firepower down the stretch.
Atlanta Dream 92, Washington Mystics 77
Location: State Farm Arena (Atlanta, GA)
Series State: Atlanta leads 1–0
The Storyline
After falling behind 41–36 at half-time following a sluggish opening two quarters, the Atlanta Dream exploded in the third quarter to completely upend the Washington Mystics. Atlanta flipped the switch defensively and dominated the second half.
Key Performers & Turning Point
Rhyne Howard & Allisha Gray: Gray led all scorers with 17 points, while Howard took control in the third period by scoring 12 of her 16 points to anchor the game-altering run. Dewanna Bonner added 11 third-quarter points to solidify the surge.
Turning Point: Atlanta forced 7 third-quarter turnovers, converting them into 14 quick points while holding Washington to just 20% shooting in the period.
Golden State Valkyries 104, Dallas Wings 80
Location: Chase Center (San Francisco, CA)
Series State: Golden State leads 1–0<
The Storyline
Making their mark on the playoff stage at Chase Center, the Golden State Valkyries made quick work of the Dallas Wings in a 24-point blowout. Golden State establish early tempo, crashing the glass aggressively and running the floor at every opportunity.
Key Performers & Turning Point
Execution Breakdown: Golden State scored effortlessly in transition, building an early double-digit lead that Dallas could never meaningfully chip away at.
Impact: The Valkyries set a firm defensive blueprint, limiting Dallas’ primary interior options and taking full advantage of home-court momentum.
Strategic Takeaways Ahead of Game 2
Protecting Home Court Isn’t Guaranteed: New York showed that home advantage can vanish quickly if road teams strike early with intense defensive game plans.
Third-Quarter Adjustments: Half-time adjustments were the deciding factor in games like Atlanta vs. Washington, where forcing live-ball turnovers completely re-routed the series trajectory.
Elimination Pressure: With the short First-Round format, every trailing team now faces an immediate high-stakes Game 2 where season survival is on the line.
It’ll be interesting to see what adjustments the losing teams make in Game 2. If no adjustments are made, this will be a short series.
A’ja Wilson delivered an MVP-worthy performance as the third-seeded Las Vegas Aces beat the sixth-seeded Indiana Fever 102-85 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three.
Wilson finished with 38 points on 15-of-19 shooting, including 2-of-2 from three and 6-of-7 at the line. She also grabbed 16 rebounds, blocked four shots and had two steals. The Aces shot 59.4 percent as a team and stretched their lead to as many as 27 points, outscoring Indiana 35-24 in the second quarter to lead 62-47 at halftime.
Jackie Young added 21 points and 10 assists, and Chelsea Gray had 14 points and eight assists. Las Vegas scored 28 points off turnovers, and Indiana never led by more than two.
For the Fever, Aliyah Boston led the way with 18 points and eight rebounds. Caitlin Clark had 15 points and 10 assists but shot 6-of-17 with six turnovers, and Kelsey Mitchell managed 12 points on 4-of-16 shooting. Indiana rallied to win the fourth quarter 20-16, but the deficit was too large.
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The Fever will head back to Indiana in a must win Game 2 to extend the series to game 3. Game 2 tips off Tuesday, September 29, at 6:30 PM ET in Indianapolis (1:30 AM Wednesday in Riyadh).
The 2026 WNBA regular season has officially concluded, setting up a high-stakes first round of the postseason starting Sunday, September 27. With a competitive 44-game slate in the books, eight teams now advance to battle in the best-of-three quarterfinal series.
The spots are locked and the teams are ready to go 🚨
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The top-seeded Minnesota Lynx (33-11) lead the postseason field after locking up the league’s best record, driven by stellar rookie playmaker Olivia Miles and forward Napheesa Collier. Minnesota faces a dangerous opening-round challenge against the No. 8 New York Liberty (26-18), who boast Championship-caliber star power in Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu.
In the second seed, the expansion Golden State Valkyries (32-12) cap off a historic inaugural run powered by the WNBA’s top-rated defense. They host Paige Bueckers and the No. 7 Dallas Wings (27-17).
Meanwhile, the two-time champion Las Vegas Aces (31-13) hold the No. 3 seed and square off against Caitlin Clark and the No. 6 Indiana Fever (28-16) in a blockbuster matchup featuring two of the league’s premier offenses. Rounding out the bracket, the No. 4 Atlanta Dream host the No. 5 Washington Mystics in a tightly contested 4-vs-5 clash. Game 1 action tips off this Sunday, across ABC, Prime, and USA Network.
The Minnesota Lynx wrapped up their 2026 WNBA regular season with an authoritative 86-66 victory over the Indiana Fever on Thursday night at Target Center.
Minnesota set a commanding tone right from the opening tip. Capitalizing on crisp ball movement and aggressive defense, the Lynx surged to a 32-13 lead by the end of the first quarter. By halftime, Minnesota held a dominant 62-32 advantage, effectively putting the game out of reach. Kayla McBride led all scorers with 22 points, sinking six three-pointers, while Natasha Howard added 21 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks. Point guard Courtney Williams efficiently orchestrated the offense, dishing out 10 assists alongside nine points and seven rebounds.
The Fever struggled to break down Minnesota’s defense, shooting just 34.2% from the field and committing 15 turnovers. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell were held to a combined 12 points as Indiana’s high-powered offense faltered under relentless pressure.
With the victory, Minnesota carries strong momentum into the postseason. Despite the loss, Indiana concludes its campaign as the highest-scoring offense in WNBA history (96.0 PPG) and locked in as the No. 6 seed, setting up an intriguing first-round playoff series against the Las Vegas Aces.
The Indiana Fever closed out last regular game at home with a statement, defeating the Minnesota Lynx 96-77 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 22, 2026. Caitlin Clark led all scorers with 27 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and four steals, while Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points with four assists The Fever led by 23 points at halftime, prompting Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve to bench her starters to rest them rather and be ready for the coming play off.
The two teams will meet again Thursday in Minneapolis for the final game of the regular season before the playoffs begin.
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Playoff scenarios: The Lynx (32-11) can clinch the top seed for the third straight season with a win Thursday, or if Golden State loses either of its final two games, and Minnesota can finish no worse than second regardless of Thursday’s result. For Indiana, the win already guarantees no worse than sixth place, and the Fever (28-15) could still climb as high as third in a longshot scenario requiring a win over Minnesota plus losses by both Atlanta and Las Vegas. A more realistic outcome has Indiana finishing sixth and opening the playoffs against defending champion Las Vegas.
The Indiana Fever suffered a tough 93–77 loss at home to the Washington Mystics, a defeat largely driven by a bad performance in the first half.
Indiana struggled early as Washington opened the game on a hot shooting run, outscoring the Fever 34–19 in the first quarter. The Fever struggled to find offensive rhythm, going cold from perimeter range and getting out-rebounded inside. The Fever shot 21% from the 3-point line and 37% from the field. With the Mystics extending their lead to as many as 26 points, Indiana headed into halftime down 51–30. Despite a second-half push led by Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, the early deficit proved too steep to overcome.
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This loss carries major playoff implications for the Fever (27–15). The Mystics (26–16) pulled within just one game of Indiana for the No. 5 seed, while the Fever lost crucial ground in their push for top-four playoff hosting privileges. With only two regular-season games remaining, Indiana faces a challenging final stretch against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx to protect their postseason positioning.
The Indiana Fever secured an emphatic 103–85 road victory over the Toronto Tempo, driven by a masterclass from their star backcourt tandem. Caitlin Clark turned in a stellar performance, recording 28 points and matching a season-high 14 assists for her 14th double-double of the campaign.
MVP CC ✨
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However, the night belonged to guard Kelsey Mitchell, who made WNBA history by breaking the single-season scoring record. Pouring in 33 points on 12-of-17 shooting—including seven 3-pointers—Mitchell eclipsed A’ja Wilson’s 2024 record of 1,021 points with a smooth third-quarter shot from beyond the arc. Mitchell reached 1,034 total points for the season while extending her league record of 25 consecutive games with 20 or more points.
The timeline of the accomplishment highlights Mitchell’s incredible consistency. While A’ja Wilson set the previous benchmark of 1,021 points over 38 games during a 40-game regular season in 2024, Mitchell achieved her record-breaking total in her 41st game of an expanded 44-game regular season.
With Clark dishing out plays and Mitchell delivering unprecedented efficiency, Indiana continues to cement its status as a top contender heading into the postseason.
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The Indiana Fever will host the Washington Mystics this Sunday afternoon. A victory for Indiana would help solidify a top-4 seed and home-court advantage in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs while applying pressure on the Atlanta Dream and Las Vegas Aces. Meanwhile, a win for the Mystics would allow them to push upward in the standings and avoid a tough first-round matchup against a top seed.
The Indiana Fever capped off an impressive stretch with a dominant 111-91 victory over the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Driven by an electric backcourt display, Indiana overcame an early 14-point deficit by launching an 39-15 run in the second quarter to take control of the game.
Indiana’s star guard duo proved entirely unstoppable, scoring 34 points apiece. Caitlin Clark orchestrated the offense with signature flair, pairing her 34-point performance with 12 assists to secure a 30-10 double-double. Kelsey Mitchell matched Clark’s 34 points, extending her streak to 24 consecutive games with 20 or more points while moving into second place on the Fever’s all-time career assists list. Together, the two became the first duo in WNBA history to score 30 or more points in the same game four times in a single season.
CC is 1-of-1 ✨
Caitlin Clark is the first player in WNBA history to have 800+ PTS & 300+ AST in a season AND the first to have 300+ AST & 100+ 3PM in a season. pic.twitter.com/WQf01HfkiZ
Despite the loss, Diamond Miller spearheaded the offense for the Sun, finishing as Connecticut’s top performer with a team-high 19 points. Miller set the tone early by scoring Connecticut’s first five points, but the Sun were ultimately unable to keep pace with Indiana’s high-powered second-half transition attack.
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WNBA will be on break to give-way for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin from September 4 to 13th, WNBA Games will resume on the 18th of Sept.
The 2026 WNBA regular season field has officially locked in its eight postseason contenders. With the Minnesota Lynx leading the pack and the Dallas Wings clinching the final spot, the stretch run is entirely focused on home-court advantage and matchup control.
The eight teams heading to the 2026 WNBA Playoffs are set:
Minnesota Lynx (31–8) – League leaders with top seed control.
Golden State Valkyries (26–11) – Expansion powerhouse holding the 2-seed.
Las Vegas Aces (26–13) – Holding steady in top-three position.
Atlanta Dream (25–13) – Surged into fourth behind strong two-way play.
Minnesota has established clear distance. The main goal down the stretch is managing player workload while locking up home-court advantage throughout the postseason.
First-Round Home-Court (#2 – #5)
Golden State, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Indiana
Golden State, Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Indiana are locked in a tight battle. Earning a top-four seed guarantees host status for the first round, making head-to-head tiebreakers crucial.
Middle-Tier Threat (#6 – #7)
New York Liberty, Washington Mystics
Both squads sit side-by-side. Finishing 6th avoids a first-round series against Minnesota, making every remaining game against playoff-bound opposition vital.
Underdog Slot (#8)
Dallas Wings
Dallas clinched the final berth and will likely draw a tough first-round matchup against Minnesota or Golden State.
With 5 to 6 games left in the regular season, seeding and playoff matchups could still change significantly before the postseason begins on September 27, 2026.
The Indiana Fever couldn’t complete the comeback in Brooklyn on Saturday night, dropping a 109-102 decision to the New York Liberty at Barclays Center in the fourth and final regular-season meeting between the two clubs. This is Indiana’s second straight loss for their 5 game road trip, but it did little to dampen the bigger picture: the Fever are already a lock for the 2026 WNBA playoffs, and every game left on the schedule is now about seeding rather than survival.
This Rookie just secured the the 3rd most points scored by a Rookie in Liberty history 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JAVGodP6SH
New York controlled most of the night behind a balanced, healthy attack — something the Liberty hadn’t had in weeks. Jonquel Jones got going early despite a banged-up ankle, scoring 17 points and grabbing seven rebounds in the first half alone as New York built a 53-49 lead at the break. The Liberty tried pulled away in the third quarter when Sabrina Ionescu and returning forward Leonie Fiebich combined for 19 of the team’s 31 points in the period, stretching the lead to 85-78 heading into the fourth.
Indiana didn’t go quietly. The Fever clawed back to tie the game at 100 late, powered by a Kelsey Mitchell three-pointer, before New York closed the door at the free-throw line and on a tough Fiebich bucket through contact with under a minute remaining. A missed Caitlin Clark layup on the ensuing possession sealed New York’s win.
The result moves the Liberty to 23-15 on the season, while the Fever slip to 24-14.
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The Indiana Fever will travel to Chicago to face the Sky on Sunday night in the final game of their five-game road trip, while the New York Liberty will host the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night.
The Dallas Wings ended the Indiana Fever’s five-game winning streak with a 91-85 road win on Thursday night, powered by a season-high 32 points from Arike Ogunbowale and a career-best 26 from Jessica Shepard.
game-high 37 points & a new WNBA record 21 consecutive games with 20+ points for Kelsey Mitchell 🔥 pic.twitter.com/SJnun8OU75
Despite the loss, Indiana’s Kelsey Mitchell was the standout of the night. She matched her season high with 37 points, scoring 21 before halftime, and shot 4-of-7 from three while going a perfect 15-for-15 at the free-throw line. The performance also gave her the WNBA record for consecutive 20-point games, her 21st in a row, surpassing A’ja Wilson’s previous mark. Caitlin Clark added 10 points and nine assists, while Awak Kuier chipped in 11 points, eight rebounds, and a career-high seven blocks for Dallas.
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Indiana continues its road trip with back-to-back games against New York on Saturday and Chicago on Sunday, while Dallas stays home to host Seattle on Sunday night.
The Indiana Fever extended their winning streak to five games with a hard-fought 101-95 road victory over the Toronto Tempo. Controlling the pace from the opening tip, the Fever leaned on a blistering first quarter to build a double-digit lead that they maintained despite a late fourth-quarter surge from the hosts.
For the Fever, Kelsey Mitchell put on a masterclass, exploding for 29 points—including 16 in the opening frame—while tying the WNBA record for consecutive 20+ point games at 20. Caitlin Clark heavily supported the offense with 24 points and 7 assists, orchestrating a dynamic backcourt duo that consistently kept Toronto’s defense on its heels.
On the other side, the Tempo fought valiantly to snap their skid, led by Marina Mabrey, who poured in 22 points, igniting a frantic late-game rally with clutch perimeter shooting. Aneesah Morrow also chipped in significantly with a gritty 15 points and 16 rebounds, but Toronto ultimately fell short, dropping their eleventh straight as Indiana’s early cushion proved insurmountable.
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The Indiana Fever are in the middle of a five-game road trip and will travel to Dallas to face Paige Bueckers and the Wings on Thursday night. Meanwhile, the Tempo travel to the capital on Wednesday night for their final game against the Mystics.
Between August 10 and 16, Caitlin Clark posted 25.7 points and 9.7 assists per game while shooting 50.9% from the field, earning her second AP Player of the Week award of the 2026 WNBA season. Across an impressive 11-game stretch that featured three victories and two double-doubles, she became the first player in WNBA history to average 26.3 points and 9.4 assists.
High-profile figures like Dick Vitale, along with broad media and fan consensus, now champion her as a legitimate MVP frontrunner, spotlighting her efficient scoring and central orchestrator role in Indiana’s high-octane offense.
The Indiana Fever escaped State Farm Arena with a 95–91 overtime victory over the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, a crucial result with major playoff-seeding implications. The win extended Indiana’s (23–12) lead over Atlanta (21–13) to 1½ games, evened the season series at 2–2, and denied the Dream a head-to-head tiebreaker with ten regular-season games remaining.
The game was a back-and-forth battle throughout. Atlanta closed the first half on a 17-4 run for a 44-40 lead, powered by Allisha Gray, who finished with a career-high 32 points. The Dream stretched the lead to eight in the third quarter before Indiana’s defense clamped down, holding Atlanta to nine points in the fourth as the Fever clawed back to tie it.
Atlanta had the final look to win it in regulation, but the chance slipped away: Rhyne Howard’s missed three set up an Angel Reese putback that rolled off the rim, and a second attempt off a Naz Hillmon rebound also failed to fall, sending the game to overtime tied at 81.
Atlanta briefly grabbed the lead in overtime, but Indiana answered with a decisive run. Makayla Timpson was the story of the extra period, repeatedly scoring in the paint on her way to a career-high 20 points. Aliyah Boston added a double-double game, and the Fever pushed the lead out before Atlanta cut it to 93-91 in the final seconds. Caitlin Clark, who finished with 26 points and 9 assists, sealed it with two free throws and the game’s final rebound.
Makayla Timpson went to work in her fifth start of the season, notching a new career-high 20 points against Atlanta 🔥
Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points, extending her WNBA-record streak of 20-point games to 19 straight, while Boston nearly notched a triple-double with 18 points, 14 rebounds, 5 steals, and 3 blocks. The win opens a demanding stretch for Indiana, the first of five games in eight days as the Fever push toward the postseason.
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Indiana will now travel to Toronto for a rematch with the Tempo, while the Dream will go to Las Vegas to face the Aces, both games will be this Tuesday night.
The Indiana Fever secured a 98–87 victory over the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, breaking open a tight contest with a decisive fourth-quarter surge. Dallas held a 66–63 lead entering the final frame, but Indiana responded with a 35–21 fourth quarter to lock in the win.
Caitlin Clark led the Fever with a game-high double-double of 29 points and 10 assists. She got plenty of help from her core supporting cast: Aliyah Boston delivered a dominant 16-point, 10-rebound double-double—scoring 10 of her points in the fourth quarter—while Kelsey Mitchell added 23 points to extend her single-season WNBA record with an 18th consecutive 20-point game. Sharpshooter Tyasha Harris provided a critical spark off the bench, going a perfect 5-for-5 from beyond the arc for 15 points, hitting key three-pointers in the final frame to seal the game.
For Dallas, 2nd year guard Paige Bueckers paced the effort with 29 points, six rebounds, and six assists, spearheading the offense alongside Arike Ogunbowale’s 20 points. Both teams will square off again when the Wings host the Fever at the American Airlines Center on August 20, 2026.
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Indiana Fever will kick-off their 5 game road trip against Atlanta Dream this Sunday evening, while the Dallas Wings will head to the Bay Area for a match against the Golden State Valkyries Monday night.
The Indiana Fever delivered a resounding statement Tuesday night, overpowering the New York Liberty 106-92 with a record-setting offensive clinic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Indiana blitzed New York early, fueled by Kelsey Mitchell’s scorching 28 points on 11-of-16 shooting. This marked Mitchell’s 17th consecutive game scoring at least 20 points. Point guard Caitlin Clark orchestrated the attack flawlessly, posting a double-double with 22 points and 10 assists, while center Aliyah Boston dominated the paint with 19 points and seven rebounds.
The Fever’s efficiency was staggering. They shot 54% from the field and an incredible 64% from beyond the arc, crossing the 100-point threshold for a WNBA-record 13th time this season.
New York fought back behind 19 points apiece from Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, alongside a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double from Jonquel Jones. However, the Liberty couldn’t match Indiana’s firepower, snapping their four-game winning streak.
With their seventh victory in nine games, the surging Fever continue to build momentum, proving their high-octane offense makes them a formidable threat as the playoffs approach.
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The Indiana Fever will host the Dallas Wings on Friday evening, while the NY Liberty host the LA Sparks.
The Indiana Fever edged out the Chicago Sky 90–86 in a high-intensity showdown at the United Center.
Fever Guard Kelsey Mitchell spearheaded Indiana’s victory as the game’s top performer, dropping a team-high 27 points to anchor the offense. Her stellar scoring was bolstered by Caitlin Clark, who racked up 26 points and 11 assists in a masterful double-double game.
Caitlin Clark delivered in today’s win over the Sky with her 8th career game with 25+ PTS, 10+ AST and 5+ 3PM 🤝 pic.twitter.com/XwmWrdopA4
The contest wasn’t without drama. During the third quarter, Clark received a controversial technical foul after stumbling out of bounds and inadvertently bumping into an official. Fever head coach Stephanie White immediately came to Clark’s defense, furiously arguing the call as pure incidental contact and earning a technical foul of her own. The WNBA quickly rescinded Clark’s technical post-game, saving her from an automatic suspension.
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Looking ahead, the Indiana Fever (20–12) return home to host the New York Liberty on Tuesday, August 11. Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky look to bounce back on Monday, August 10, when they travel to face the Seattle Storm.
The Las Vegas Aces escaped Indianapolis with an 86-84 overtime win over the Indiana Fever on Thursday night, in a game that swung wildly from a 20-point Fever lead to a nail-biting finish. Chelsea Gray was the story of the night, burying back-to-back buzzer-beating three-pointers — one to force overtime and another to seal the win — finishing with 11 points and seven assists.
For Las Vegas, A’ja Wilson was the top performer, pouring in 26 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocks while also coming up with the defensive stop that set up Gray’s game-winner. Jackie Young chipped in 22 points, including a stretch of 15 straight Aces points spanning the first and second halves.
Indiana’s best performer was Kelsey Mitchell, who led all Fever scorers with 28 points, including a go-ahead bucket late in overtime that briefly gave Indiana the lead. Aliyah Boston nearly matched her with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
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Chelsea CLUTCH Gray! She seals the deal yet again with a triple that gets the Las Vegas Aces the WIN in overtime! 🥶
The Aces get the last second win (86-84) over the Fever
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell was named the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for July after delivering a monumental offensive run. Mitchell led the league with 272 cumulative points across ten games, averaging 27.2 points per contest—a franchise record for the highest scoring average in a single month.
Sustaining a remarkable 14-game streak of scoring 20-plus points, she sparked Indiana to an 8-2 record, capping the month on a five-game winning streak. This marks the first Player of the Month honor of Mitchell’s career, cementing her status as one of the league’s premier scorers.
“Everything that she does is top tier. One of the best players in this league.” 🔥
your Eastern Conference Player of the Month was unstoppable in July, putting up 27.2 PPG, while shooting 49.5% from the field and 46.1% from three 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/yeTQZ9QZpN
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has earned WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors for the third time this season, following a spectacular three-game stretch where she orchestrated Indiana’s high-powered offense.
Over the three-game slate, Clark delivered league-leading playmaking while averaging 25.7 points, 9.0 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game on an efficient 53.7% shooting from the field. She generated 77 total points and a league-best 27 assists, leading the Fever to a 2–1 week.
Clark opened the week with a 32-point, 7-assist performance in a 105–95 victory over the Seattle Storm. She followed up against the Portland Fire by recording her fourth career triple-double, posting 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 112–98 win. She capped off the week with her 27th career double-double, logging 19 points and 10 assists against the Minnesota Lynx.
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Securing her third weekly award of the campaign reinforces Clark’s status among the league’s premier floor generals. Her elite court vision, scoring volume, and rapid decision-making continue to serve as the engine behind Indiana’s playoff push.
In one of the most explosive offensive clashes of the WNBA season, the Minnesota Lynx held off a relentless fourth-quarter rally by the Indiana Fever to secure a 108–100 victory at Target Center. Both teams came out firing in a blistering first quarter that ended tied at 36 points apiece—matching the league record for the highest-scoring opening period. Minnesota seized control in the second quarter to build a 64–53 halftime lead, eventually extending their advantage to 96–82 midway through the fourth quarter before Indiana mounted a furious late run.
Indiana cut the deficit to 100–98 with under three minutes remaining, but crucial late baskets from Minnesota’s backcourt sealed the win. The Lynx out-executed Indiana down the stretch, capitalizing on a 12 to 6 turnover advantage and an 11–5 edge on the offensive glass to notch their 10th consecutive victory.
Rookie sensation Olivia Miles spearheaded Minnesota’s hyper-efficient offense, pouring in 28 points. Miles set the tone in the second quarter with a dominant 14-point frame that gave the Lynx room to breathe. Paired with Courtney Williams’ 27-point effort, Miles displayed poise beyond her years, orchestrating key possessions in the final minutes to fend off Indiana’s comeback attempt.
Veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell was nearly unstoppable for Indiana, finishing with a game-high 37 points on a remarkably efficient 14-of-21 shooting from the field, including 6-of-8 from beyond the arc. The performance marked her fifth 30-point game of the season and her 14th consecutive game scoring 20+ points—the second-longest such streak in WNBA history behind only A’ja Wilson.
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After wrapping up a three-game road trip, the Indiana Fever return home to host the defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx hit the road for a four-game swing, starting Thursday against the Los Angeles Sparks.
Caitlin Clark had 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her fourth career triple-double, and the Indiana Fever won their their fifth straight with a 112-98 victory over the Portland Fire on Friday night.
Kelsey Mitchell also had 26 points for the Fever (19-10), who have won nine of their last 11 and had five straight games with 100 points.
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Caitlin Clark's fourth career triple-double led the way in our 112-98 win over Portland. pic.twitter.com/C5jcho5y7m
This was one of Caitlin Clark’s best all-around games, placing her firmly in MVP contention, also the best game that we’ve seen where the Fever Big 3 are healthy and playing without any minutes restrictions.
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Indiana Fever will travel to Minnesota to face the league leader Lynx, while the Portland Tempo will host the LA Sparks, both games will be this Sunday.
The Indiana Fever closed out the first half of their 2026 season with an offensive clinic, thrashing the Connecticut Sun 123-88 on Wednesday, July 22, in their final game before the WNBA All-Star break. The 35-point margin marked the second-largest win in franchise history, while the 123 points set a new single-game franchise record.
Indiana’s star trio — all set to represent the Fever at All-Star Weekend in Chicago — set the tone from the opening tip. Caitlin Clark posted a commanding double-double with 27 points and 11 assists, shooting an efficient 8-of-13 from the field, including 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. Kelsey Mitchell continued her hot streak, adding 23 points and knocking down at least three three-pointers for the tenth straight game. Aliyah Boston rounded out the trio with a strong all-around performance in the paint.
The Fever were nearly unstoppable from deep, connecting on 11 of 22 three-point attempts while shooting 62% overall from the field — building a big first-half lead they never relinquished. Connecticut struggled to keep pace, with Diamond Miller leading the Sun with 15 points in a game Connecticut played without Aaliyah Edwards and Brittney Griner.
Carrying big momentum into the break, Indiana (17-10) heads into All-Star Weekend looking like one of the most dangerous offenses in the league.
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After the All-Star the Indiana Fever will travel to Seattle to face the Storm on the 29th of July, while the Connecticut Sun will go to the Capital for a match against the Washington Mystics on the 29th as well.
Together with Caitlin Clark, Spurs Victor Webanyama and Retired Bulls Guard Derrick Rose are also announced as NBA 2K27 Cover Athletes. Victor Webanyama will be the cover of the NBA 2K27 Standard Edition, while D-Rose will be featured as the cover athlete for the Ultra Edition of the game.
The NBA 2K27 is now available for preorder with the following pricing;
NBA 2K27 Standard Edition – $69.99
NBA 2K27 Deluxe Edition – $99.99
NBA 2K27 Ultra Edition – $149.99
The NBA 2K27 Standard Edition will be available on Switch 2, PlayStation, Steam and Xbox. The Deluxe and Ultra Edition will be on PlayStation, Steam and Xbox.
NBA2K just unveiled that Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark is NBA 2K27 Deluxe Edition Cover Athlete. A 26-secs video (below) was later released to show a game play using CC as your NBA 2K Player.
NBA 2K27 is now available for preorder for $99.99 and will be available September 4th, 2026, with an early access launch date of August 28th, 2026.
Caitlin Clark was named the Associated Press (AP) National Player of the Week 4 times during her college career at Iowa, and then the most recent in her very young WNBA career, July 13–19, 2026.
Here are the AP News articles for each of those weekly honors:
November 14, 2023 (Week 1): Honored after averaging 32 points, 9 assists, and 8.3 rebounds, which included a 44-point game against Virginia Tech and breaking Iowa’s all-time scoring record.
January 9, 2024 (Week 9): Earned the recognition after averaging 34.5 points, 7.5 assists, and 5.5 rebounds, highlighted by a buzzer-beating deep 3-pointer to beat Michigan State and a triple-double against Rutgers.
February 20, 2024 (Week 15): Awarded during her historic senior season run as she broke the NCAA Division I women’s all-time scoring record.
March 12, 2024 (Week 18): Selected after averaging 28.6 points and 11.3 assists to lead Iowa to its third consecutive Big Ten Tournament title.
July 13–19, 2026: She won the honor after averaging 25 points, 7.7 assists, and 1.7 steals per game to help the Indiana Fever go 2–1, highlighted by a historic franchise-record 45-point, 10-assist performance against the Seattle Storm.
Clark hit the milestone in her 74th career WNBA game, becoming the fastest player in league history to reach 200 made three-pointers. She surpassed the previous record set by hall-of-famer Katie Smith (81 games).