Kelsey Mitchell scores 29 points in loss to Los Angeles Sparks

Guard delivers 29 points in 106-92 road defeat.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 91 min read

Kelsey Mitchell tonight against the Sparks. https://t.co/iuSEdODMFW Via @IndianaFever on X

What happened: Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points for the Indiana Fever in a 106-92 road loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. The standout performance was not enough to extend the team's two-game winning streak.

Why it matters: The defeat drops the Indiana Fever to 14-9 on the season, while the Los Angeles Sparks improved to 10-11 to snap a three-game losing streak. Allowing 106 points marks a significant defensive step back for an Indiana squad that had been holding opponents to 87.9 points per game.

By the numbers: The Los Angeles Sparks entered the contest averaging 87.4 points per game but exceeded that mark by 18 points. The final score represents a 38-point swing from the previous head-to-head meeting in late June, which Indiana won by 24 points.

What to watch: Indiana will look to regroup and tighten its defensive execution in the next regular-season matchup.

Sources

@IndianaFever 2026-07-09T04:24:49.936546+00:00

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