Fever Star Makes WNBA History With Caitlin Clark Out Injured originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Kelsey Mitchell has been the driving force for the Indiana Fever of late as Caitlin Clark continues to nurse a re-aggravated groin injury.
The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year has been out of commission for an extended period, which has required other players on the roster to step up. On Tuesday against the Los Angeles Sparks, Clark was forced to sit out again, marking the eighth consecutive game that the groin issue has sidelined her.
Kelsey Mitchell Makes WNBA History
Mitchell wasted no time making her mark in Tuesday’s road matchup at Crypto.com Arena. The three-time All-Star made history in the first half by becoming the fourth fastest guard ever to reach 4,500 career points.
This speaks volumes about Mitchell’s consistency in her first three years in the WNBA. She’s been named an All-Star in all three seasons, and the fact that she’s now made history again is a testament to how dangerous she is as a scorer.
Kelsey Mitchell is the 4th fastest guard in WNBA history to reach 4,500 career points.
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— Polymarket Hoops (@PolymarketHoops) August 6, 2025
Mitchell Brings So Much to the Table for the Fever
It is worth noting that Mitchell is coming off one of her worst performances of the season, shooting-wise. The 5-foot-8 guard shot just 3-of-16 on Sunday in Indiana’s 78-74 win against the Seattle Storm. Mitchell tallied just nine points after missing all eight of her attempts from beyond the arc.
Despite her off night, Mitchell was still able to come up big for the Fever down the stretch. She hit a couple of big shots in crunch time and exhibited her elite playmaking skills to help lead Indiana to a tightly contested victory.
Even though she shot the ball poorly against Seattle, Mitchell has still been Indiana’s primary scoring option with Clark on the mend. Throughout Clark’s seven-game absence, Mitchell has stepped it up with averages of 20.1 points on 42.5% shooting, 2.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.9 minutes per contest. The 29-year-old, who signed a one-year extension with the Fever in the offseason, has also made 2.7 threes per game on a 36.5% shooting clip.
Clark currently has no timetable for her return, which means that the Fever will continue to lean on Mitchell in the interim. It’s an absolute luxury for Indiana to have a player of Mitchell’s caliber to rely on as its cornerstone superstar works her way back from injury.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 6, 2025, where it first appeared.