Caitlin Clark singles out Kelsey Mitchell after Indiana Fever game

Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have driven the Indiana Fever this season. They often lead the team in scoring, resulting in a 21-12 record despite starting the campaign at 5-5. The team is coming off a 106-92 win over the New York Liberty, with the backcourt duo once again spearheading the charge.

Mitchell is on a hot streak, recording 20-plus points in 17 consecutive games. She posted a game-high 28 points on Tuesday, along with three rebounds and three assists. Clark, on the other hand, backed her with a historic 22-point, 10-assist double-double. The Fever aim to have a deeper playoff run this year and will rely heavily on the All-Star teammates’ performances. Their combination of high-octane offense and playmaking skills will be the key to the team’s success.

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) and guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the first half against the Chicago Sky.

Indiana Fever: Caitlin Clark gives Kelsey Mitchell the ultimate praise

Clark showered Mitchell with praise during her postgame availability. She highlighted how good the four-time All-Star’s shooting is and that she is having a lot of fun playing alongside her.

“I mean, she just doesn’t miss,” Clark said. “It’s pretty incredible. She’s the best scorer in the league, hands down. It’s not even close. She just makes the game of basketball really pretty and really pure. And it’s fun to like be in the back court with her. I just swing the rock and it’s like an automatic assist.”

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Indiana won back-to-back games after suffering a two-game losing skid. Clark, Mitchell and Co. will face the Dallas Wings on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. They will then embark on a four-game road trip, and winning most of the matchups will be crucial in their playoff positioning. The Fever currently sit fourth in the standings but lead the Atlanta Dream by only half a game. However, they trail the Las Vegas Aces for third place by only 1.5 games.