What happened: Clark jumped the lane for the steal and pushed it ahead to Mitchell for the go-ahead finish in transition. Clark had 14 points, 11 assists and 4 rebounds before halftime.
Why it matters: Indiana is fighting for its playoff lives, raising the stakes on every late possession. The Clark-Mitchell pairing combined for 516 points over 10 games in August.
By the numbers: Clark: 14 PTS, 11 AST, 4 REB in the first half; first points-assists double-double in a half in league history. Mitchell: 1,086 points and 135 threes to lead the WNBA.
What to watch: Watch whether Indiana holds the edge the rest of the way. The final margin will shape its postseason positioning.