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Fever Hit Five-Game Win Streak, Claim Fifth Seed Without Clark

Kelsey Mitchell’s scoring surge powered Indiana’s rise during Clark’s ongoing day-to-day absence

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Sophie Cunningham #8 and Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever cheer from the bench against the Chicago Sky at the United Center on June 07, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (4) looks for an opening against Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers (22) in the first half of a July 28 game.

Overview

  • Caitlin Clark remains sidelined with a right groin injury and has no timetable for return
  • Indiana improved to 17-12 with a 78–74 win over Seattle, moving into sole possession of the fifth playoff seed
  • Kelsey Mitchell poured in 23 points to tie the WNBA record for most 20-plus point games this season
  • Aari McDonald added 15 points and six assists as a starter while Natasha Howard and Aliyah Boston combined for a 44–30 edge in the paint
  • Coach Stephanie White says Clark’s rehab will proceed one step at a time and players have raised concerns about the league’s condensed schedule and injury risks