Kelsey Mitchell claims WNBA scoring streak record in 37-point outing
The Indiana Fever guard extended her 20-point run to 21 games and set a new franchise single-season scoring mark, despite a narrow defeat to the Dallas Wings.
Kelsey Mitchell has cemented her status as a premier offensive force in the Women’s National Basketball Association, breaking two significant records during Thursday night’s contest against the Dallas Wings. The Indiana Fever guard was listed as probable due to an illness designation before the game but was cleared to play, delivering a performance that overshadowed the team’s 91-85 loss.
Mitchell’s efficiency was evident from the opening tip, as she scored 21 points in the first half alone. This early surge secured a 21st consecutive game with at least 20 points, surpassing the previous league record of 20 held by Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson. By claiming the milestone in just one half, Mitchell took sole possession of the mark for the longest 20-point streak in WNBA regular-season history.
The performance also saw Mitchell establish a new Indiana Fever single-season scoring record. She reached 891 points in her 37th game of the season, passing a previous mark she had set herself. Her scoring output continued to accumulate throughout the remainder of the contest, further extending her lead in the franchise’s statistical history.
Mitchell finished the game with 37 points, shooting 9-of-18 from the field and 4-of-7 from three-point range. Her performance at the free-throw line was flawless, with a perfect 15-for-15 record. This consistency from the line proved particularly valuable in a close contest that Indiana ultimately lost by six points.
Entering the matchup, Mitchell was averaging 24.3 points per game while shooting 50.7% from the field and 44.3% from beyond the arc. These figures underscore a season defined by both volume and efficiency, elevating her role beyond that of a complementary scorer alongside teammate Caitlin Clark.
Mitchell, who was selected second overall in the 2018 WNBA Draft, has spent her entire professional career with the Fever. Her ability to maintain high scoring levels over an extended period has strengthened her position in the league’s Most Valuable Player discussion, demonstrating that the team’s offensive depth extends well beyond its primary engine.
