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Mitchell Sets WNBA Single‑Season Scoring Record as Fever Beat Tempo

Her milestone came in a 103-85 win that also highlighted Caitlin Clark’s strong return with a technical‑foul tally that could sideline her for a playoff game.

Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton drives for a layup during the first quarter against the Portland Fire at Chase Center on Friday.
Valkyries center Kiah Stokes (41), guard-forward Kaila Charles (6), and forward Kayla Thornton (5) reach for a defensive rebound during the second quarter Friday against the Portland Fire at Chase Center.
Valkyries guard-forward Kaila Charles drives for a layup during the first quarter against the Portland Fire on Friday at Chase Center.
Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes drives as Portland Fire guard Karlie Samuelson defends during the first quarter on Friday at Chase Center.

Overview

  • Kelsey Mitchell scored 33 points to finish with 1,034 for the season, passing A’ja Wilson’s mark and breaking the WNBA single‑season scoring record Friday.
  • Caitlin Clark returned from the FIBA World Cup and produced 28 points and 14 assists while collecting her seventh technical foul, leaving her one away from an automatic one‑game suspension.
  • The Fever improved to 27-14 and have three regular‑season games left with top‑four seeding and first‑round home‑court advantage still undecided.
  • Toronto played short‑handed with Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes unavailable, a factor that weakened the Tempo and helped Indiana pull away after a tight first half.
  • Mitchell extended her streak to 25 straight games of 20 or more points and reached the record in a season played with an expanded schedule, underscoring both her scoring run and larger context for single‑season totals.