Fever Guard Tandem Leads Indiana Past Dallas in Electrifying Offensive Showdown

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In a game that will be remembered for its electric atmosphere and thrilling offensive display, the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell combined for a staggering 75 points in their final home game, propelling the team to a 110-109 victory over the Dallas Wings. The crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse erupted as the Fever’s 16 three-pointers, including six apiece from Clark and Mitchell, secured the narrow win.

Clark, setting yet another career milestone, expressed the seamless chemistry between her and Mitchell on the court. “When both of us are on from the one and two positions, that just puts the defense in a really tough spot,” Clark shared post-game. “We just really read and understand each other… The amount of backdoor cuts that girl has got, just because we make eye contact—it’s incredible.”

The victory marks a historic moment for Indiana, notching their 20th win and ensuring the Fever will finish with a .500 record for the first time since 2016. For veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell, this milestone carries extra significance. “You’ll never understand [the process] until you’re in it,” Mitchell said. “Now, I get to deal with a special group, and I think for us, the sky’s the limit, because no one thought we’d be here.”

The sold-out crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse was the perfect end to a remarkable regular season. The Fever set a new WNBA attendance record with over 620,000 fans supporting the team, both at home and on the road. Head coach Christie Sides acknowledged the impact of this support. “It does make a huge difference to have the fans, both home and away… they’re that extra push sometimes.”

Indiana needed every bit of that push against Dallas, who, despite being eliminated from playoff contention, lit up Indiana’s defense with a season-high 34 first-quarter points. The Wings held a narrow two-point lead at halftime, but Clark and Mitchell’s offensive explosion in the second half ultimately propelled the Fever to victory.

Clark’s 35-point performance not only led the team but also set a new WNBA rookie scoring record, surpassing her previous career high of 31 points set just weeks earlier. The announcement of her record-breaking performance was met with a standing ovation from the crowd, cementing her status as one of the league’s brightest young stars.

The Fever, ranked third in the league in offensive efficiency, now enter the WNBA playoffs with confidence. Clark’s belief in the team’s potential was palpable after the game. “We’re not just happy to be there… We really feel like we can compete with every single team that’s going to be in the playoffs.”

As Indiana prepares for its final regular season game against the Washington Mystics, who are fighting for the final playoff spot, Clark emphasized the team’s focus. “Our goal has been one at a time, and I thought we’ve done a really good job with that.”

With the Fever poised to make waves in the postseason, their remarkable journey continues as they set their sights on playoff basketball. One thing is certain: Indiana isn’t just a team to watch—they’re a team to fear.