Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell post big games to help Fever even series with 99-89 win over Aces - NBC Sports
Caitlin Clark led the Indiana Fever to a 99-89 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, tying their playoff series. The game also featured a tense confrontation between Aces star A'ja Wilson and a fan.
Why it matters
The performance highlights the growing popularity of the WNBA and the intense atmosphere surrounding high-stakes playoff games.
INDIANAPOLIS — All Caitlin Clark wanted was one more chance to play this season. She delivered a masterpiece.
The All-Star guard scored 27 points, had 15 assists, reached another milestone and provided the energy on both ends of the court to help keep the sixth-seeded Indiana Fever’s postseason alive with a 99-89 victory over the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces. Kelsey Mitchell added 26 points as the crowd chanted “M-V-P” throughout the game.
Indiana evened the best-of-three series at 1-1. Game 3 will be played Thursday at Las Vegas.
Clark became the first player in league history to produce a points-assists double-double in the first half of a playoff game. She had 14 points and 11 assists in the first 20 minutes, and it wasn’t just her scoring or passing that impressed.
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