Kelsey Mitchell builds MVP case with 25.0 points, league-best 45.5% from 3

Her 24-game 20-point streak already set a league mark

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 161 min read

Kelsey Mitchell for MVP 🤩 Kelz is averaging 25.0 PPG (No. 2 in WNBA), 51.3 FG%, 45.5 3P% (No. 1 in WNBA) & 2.8 APG Via @IndianaFever on X

What happened: Mitchell is averaging 25.0 points on 51.3% shooting while leading the WNBA at 45.5% from 3 this season. She also ranks second in the league in scoring and is adding 2.8 assists per game.

Why it matters: That combination of volume and efficiency keeps Mitchell firmly in the MVP conversation as postseason scrutiny tightens. It also extends the standard set by her WNBA-record 24-game streak of 20-point games, giving the award case season-long weight.

By the numbers: Mitchell's profile stacks 25.0 points per game with 51.3% from the field and the league's top 45.5% clip from deep, a high-efficiency scoring mix that separates this push from a volume-only case.

What to watch: The next test is whether Mitchell can hold that shooting level once playoff defenses load up on every possession. Awards debate will sharpen if the scoring and efficiency survive deeper into the postseason.

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@IndianaFever 2026-09-16T22:39:38.633142+00:00

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