Caitlin Clark Calls Kelsey Mitchell’s Scoring Feat ‘Insane’ After Fever’s Blowout Win

When the Fever rolled past the Toronto Tempo on Friday night, the final score—103 to 85—didn’t tell the whole story. Behind the lopsided box score was a backcourt that looked more like a fireworks show than a basketball unit.

Caitlin Clark, the league’s flashy rookie point guard, shared the microphone with head coach Stephanie White after the game. She talked about the night’s hero: shooting guard Kelsey Mitchell, who poured in 33 points on a blistering 12‑of‑17 shooting night, including seven triples from eleven attempts.

That performance pushed Mitchell past the 1,022‑point mark for the season, a new benchmark no one in WNBA history has ever reached. And there are still a handful of games left, which means the record could climb even higher.

“I’m just super excited for her,” Clark said, a grin evident even through the microphone. “People don’t realize how crazy it’s been for Kelsey this year. It’s not talked about enough, in my opinion. To score that consistently, night after night, at the clip she’s at—it’s ridiculous.”

She added, “I’ve never seen anything like it. I’m not sure there are NBA players who have been that efficient.” Mitchell’s field‑goal percentage sits at a staggering 51.8% this season, and she’s hitting 46.2% of her three‑point attempts—numbers that would turn heads in any league.

What makes Mitchell’s run even more remarkable is how it meshes with Clark’s own breakout year. Together they combined for 61 points in the win, a partnership that has the Fever firmly in the conversation for a playoff spot. The duo sits just behind Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson in league scoring average, and both are regularly mentioned in MVP chatter, even if Wilson remains the favorite for a record‑tying fifth award.

It isn’t just the scoring that’s impressive. Mitchell’s consistency means she rarely has an off night, a fact that lets Clark focus on creating chaos for defenses—whether it’s a daring pass or a sudden drive that draws attention away from her shooting guard.

And it’s not just the backcourt making noise. All‑Star forward Aliyah Boston continues to pile up double‑doubles, contributing solid rebounding and scoring that rounds out a roster that feels like it’s finally clicking.

Looking ahead, the Fever will host the Washington Mystics on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m. ET. If Mitchell keeps her hot hand, the new scoring record could be extended before the season’s final stretch.

For now, Clark’s admiration says it all: watching a teammate break history is “insane” in the best possible way, and it gives Indiana a bright spot as the race for the postseason heats up.