Clark, Mitchell shooting surge seals 2026 playoff berth

Clark had 37 points, eight threes and 10 assists

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 241 min read

Caitlin Clark (7) and Kelsey Mitchell (6) have combined to hit 13 threes so far tonight ♨️ Via @IndianaFever on X

What happened: Mitchell also cleared 30 points and six made threes in the victory. Earlier, the pair had combined for 13 from deep, with Clark at seven and Mitchell at six.

Why it matters: The result officially clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. It marked just the second game in league history in which teammates each had 30-plus points and six-plus threes.

By the numbers: Clark and Mitchell own both such games; the first came Sept. 15, 2024.

What to watch: Final playoff seeding is the next benchmark as the regular season continues.

Sources

@IndianaFever 2026-08-24T01:26:51.179020+00:00

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