Clark salutes Mitchell after 5,000-point milestone

A franchise scorer gets her flowers.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 51 min read

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Caitlin Clark shows love to Kelsey Mitchell passing 5,000 career points tonight 🫶 https://t.co/RS5g05HL0z

What happened: Caitlin Clark praised Kelsey Mitchell after Mitchell passed 5,000 career points tonight. The milestone came during a 25-point performance in an 83-71 win, with Mitchell scoring 11 straight points during a third-quarter surge.

Why it matters: The moment underlined Mitchell's continued value as a high-volume scorer and veteran focal point. It also gave Indiana another strong internal signal around the Clark-Mitchell backcourt after Kelsey Mitchell surpassed 5,000 career points.

By the numbers: Mitchell finished with 25 points in the 83-71 win. She scored 11 straight points during a third-quarter run and crossed the 5,000-point career mark on the night.

What to watch: Watch whether Mitchell's scoring form carries into the next Commissioner's Cup stretch. Clark's playmaking connection with Mitchell remains a key part of the offense.

Sources

@IndianaFever Jun 4, 10:50 PM ET

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