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WNBA·August 8, 2026 05:32 PM ET

Kelsey Mitchell sets WNBA in-season 20-point streak record

The run reached 16 games during Rivals Week.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 81 min read
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Consistency is the name of the game 🦾 Kelsey Mitchell has reached 20+ PTS in her 16th consecutive game, passing A’ja Wi

What happened: Mitchell reached 20 points during Saturday’s Rivals Week game on ABC. Her 16th consecutive 20-point performance broke a league record set in 2024.

Why it matters: The mark follows Mitchell’s June crossing of 5,000 career points. The previous in-season standard lasted two years.

By the numbers: Mitchell has scored at least 320 points during the 16-game streak. The previous record was 15 consecutive games.

What to watch: Her final total Saturday will establish the record’s new baseline. The streak can reach 17 in her next appearance.

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