Indianapolis, Indiana – In a thrilling WNBA matchup on Saturday, Indiana Fever’s guard Kelsey Mitchell shone bright, leading her team to a narrow 71-70 victory over the Chicago Sky. Mitchell, a seasoned player in her seventh year in the league, showcased her skills by scoring 18 points, despite starting the game scoreless in the first quarter. With her aggressive play, Mitchell made crucial contributions in the second and fourth quarters.
Adding to the Fever’s success, NaLyssa Smith contributed 17 points and nine rebounds, helping the team secure their first home win of the season. On the other side, Chennedy Carter of the Sky led all scorers with 19 points, displaying her dominant presence on the court both offensively and defensively.
Although Marina Mabrey of Chicago added 15 points to her team’s tally, a missed free throw in the final seconds prevented the Sky from equalizing the score. The Fever managed to hold onto the win by preventing any fouls and running out the clock with a smart play.
Despite her team’s loss, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever scored 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Clark faced some struggles with her shooting accuracy and turnovers during the game, highlighting areas for improvement as she continues to adjust to playing with her new teammates.
Additionally, the matchup featured the much-anticipated WNBA debut of Kamila Cardoso from the Chicago Sky. The 6-foot-7 center, drafted third overall this year, impressed with six points on perfect shooting in her first game, proving her potential impact on the team.
As the Fever prepares for their upcoming game against the New York Liberty, and the Sky readies to host the Liberty in their next matchup, the intensity and physicality displayed in this game foreshadow exciting future contests in the WNBA season. Stay tuned as these teams continue to battle on the court for victory in the league.