Fans Rally Behind Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell After Fever’s Victory Over Mercury
On Friday, the Indiana Fever returned to WNBA action with a commanding 98-89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, completing a clean sweep of their season series with a perfect 3-0 record.
The dynamic backcourt duo of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell spearheaded the Fever’s triumph. Clark delivered a stellar performance, recording a double-double with 29 points on 8-of-16 shooting, 10 assists, and four three-pointers. Mitchell was equally impressive, contributing 28 points on 11-of-22 shooting, along with five rebounds and six three-pointers.
Their standout performances made history, as Clark and Mitchell became just the ninth duo in WNBA history to each score 25 or more points and make four or more three-pointers in the same game. This milestone only adds to their growing legacy as one of the most formidable backcourt pairings in the league.
Both players demonstrated exactly why they were selected for the WNBA All-Star team and why they are crucial to the Fever’s playoff ambitions.
Fans quickly took to social media to express their admiration for the duo, with many agreeing that Clark and Mitchell are among the best guard pairings in the league.
One fan commented, “Kelsey Mitchell and Catlin Clark backcourt is superb. The Fever should give Mitchell whatever she wants. When the going got tough, she got those 2 massive 3’s to fall. She’s a certified bucket-getter, letting her leave would be dumb”
Kelsey Mitchell and Catlin Clark backcourt is superb. The Fever should give Mitchell whatever she wants. When the going got tough, she got those 2 massive 3’s to fall. She’s a certified bucket-getter, letting her leave would be dumb#WNBA
— Demi-god (@AdemolaDhemmie) August 17, 2024
Another added, “Kesley Mitchell and caitlin Clark might be best backcourt in the league”
Kesley Mitchell and caitlin Clark might be best backcourt in the league 🤷🏽♂️ #wnba #FeverRising
— Nas (@blicky_nas) August 17, 2024
“Caitlin Clark/Kelsey Mitchell backcourt could be something special. Great chemistry, games align with each perfectly.”
Caitlin Clark/Kelsey Mitchell backcourt could be something special. Great chemistry, games align with each perfectly.
— Dustin (@dustinjkent) August 17, 2024
“Clark and Mitchell are the Splash Sisters, ngl” one fan tweeted,
Clark and Mitchell are the Splash Sisters ngl
— 🔚🔜 (@aesopdata) August 17, 2024
while another said, “Having guards like Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell on one team is pure madness.”
Having guards like Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell in one team is madness, bro
— Cess (@Cessss_) August 17, 2024
As the leading scorers for Indiana this season, Clark and Mitchell have been instrumental in the team’s success. Before the Fever faced the Mercury, Clark was averaging 17.1 points per game, while Mitchell was close behind with 16.9 points per game. Following their exceptional performances on Friday, both players’ averages are set to rise.
The Fever, now sitting at 12-15, hold third place in the Eastern Conference and the seventh seed in the WNBA playoffs. With eight of the 12 WNBA teams making the postseason, Indiana enjoys a comfortable three-game lead over the ninth-placed Atlanta Dream, who are currently 8-17.
