Mitchell Leads Indiana Against Phoenix After 29-Point Game
Fever coach Stephanie White said Clark will sit out one of the back-to-back games as Indiana manages her lingering back injury.
- On Thursday, July 9, Caitlin Clark sat out the Indiana Fever's game against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center due to a back injury.
- Fever coach Stephanie White confirmed Clark's absence is part of a plan to rest her during the team's back-to-back games, following a Wednesday contest in Los Angeles.
- The series remains contentious following a June 24 incident where Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas hovered over Clark; Thomas later called the play a "complete accident."
- Indiana enters the matchup following a 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, with Kelsey Mitchell scoring 29 points in that defeat.
- The Fever conclude their four-game trip on Sunday against the Las Vegas Aces while holding a 12-9 record, 5-4 in Eastern Conference play.
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Minus Clark, Mitchell, Fever still turn back Mercury
Kelsey Mitchell's layup with 10.1 seconds lifted the Fever over the Mercury 92-89 Thursday night. Mitchell put Indiana up 90-89 with her layup and Sophie Cunningham added two free throws to secure the win with Caitlin Clark on the bench in street clothes.
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Kelsey Mitchell scores 29 points, Fever hold on to beat Mercury 92-89
Kelsey Mitchell hit a layup with 10.1 seconds left to finish with 29 points and the Indiana Fever held on for a 92-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury.
Stephanie White’s Comments on Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell Ignite Fan Backlash
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White is facing renewed criticism from fans following Wednesday night’s 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. The defeat snapped Indiana’s two-game winning streak and came in Caitlin Clark’s return from a two-game absence caused by a back injury. While Clark was back in the lineup, she played under a strict minutes restriction and never found much of a rhythm. Clark Returns, Mitchell Carries the Offense Clark …
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