Mitchell sets WNBA record with 21st straight 20-point game

A'ja Wilson held the previous mark at 20 games

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 211 min read

Kelsey Mitchell now has 21 straight games with 20+ PTS, and she has done it all in one season! 🤩 Tonight marks Kelsey M Via @WNBA on X

What happened: All 21 games in Mitchell's run have come during the 2026 season. Wilson's former streak ran from Aug. 28, 2023, to June 27, 2024, spanning two seasons.

Why it matters: Mitchell entered the night tied with Wilson after reaching 20 consecutive games Tuesday. The active run gives her room to raise the league benchmark further.

By the numbers: Mitchell's streak is one game longer than Wilson's former record and was completed within a single season.

What to watch: Mitchell can extend the record to 22 in her next game.

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@WNBA 2026-08-21T01:05:53.366719+00:00

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