Kelsey Mitchell TIES WNBA Record as Fever Dominate
Indiana Fever Beat Toronto Tempo 101-95: Kelsey Mitchell Makes History!
Game at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Final Score | Indiana Fever 101 – Toronto Tempo 95 |
| Date | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) |
| Location | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada |
| TV Channel | ESPN |
| Streaming | ESPN App, Disney+ |
| Fever’s Streak | 5th straight win! |
| Tempo’s Streak | 11th straight loss |
Star Performers
Indiana Fever
| Player | Points | Other Stats | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Mitchell | 29 | Tied WNBA record! | 20 straight games with 20+ points |
| Caitlin Clark | 24 | 7 assists | 4th Player of the Week award this season |
| Aliyah Boston | 16 | 6 rebounds, 3 blocks | Strong inside presence |
| Lexie Hull | 5+ | Early spark | Helped Fever jump to early lead |
Toronto Tempo
| Player | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marina Mabrey | 22 | Team-high scorer |
| Brittney Sykes | 15 | 5 assists, first game back from knee injury (since June 16!) |
| Temi Fagbenle | 10 | Former Fever player |
| Aneesah Morrow | 5 | Led team in 1st quarter |
Historic Night for Kelsey Mitchell
RECORD ALERT!
Kelsey Mitchell scored 20+ points for the 20th game in a row! This ties the WNBA all-time record set by superstar A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces). What an incredible achievement!
But there’s a concern: Mitchell left the game after the 3rd quarter and went to the locker room. She didn’t return. We’ll be watching for updates on her condition.
How the Game Unfolded
1st Quarter: Fever Come Out Flying
- Score: Fever 33 – Tempo 23
- Mitchell exploded for 16 points in just the first quarter!
- Six different Fever players scored
- Tempo’s Aneesah Morrow led with 5 points
2nd Quarter: Clark Finds Her Range
- Halftime Score: Fever 57 – Tempo 49
- Fever led by as many as 17 points
- Caitlin Clark hit her first 3-pointer in Canada at the 8:01 mark
- Clark had 12 points, 5 assists at half
- Brittney Sykes (back from injury!) had 12 points for Toronto
- Former Fever center Temi Fagbenle added 10
3rd Quarter: Mitchell Keeps Making History
- End of Q3: Fever 81 – Tempo 69
- Mitchell scored 11 points in the quarter to reach 29 total
- Clark had 18 points but 7 turnovers
- Marina Mabrey led Tempo with 15 points
- Tempo got within 5 points but couldn’t stop Mitchell
4th Quarter: Tempo Makes It Scary!
- Toronto went on a huge run, cutting a 17-point lead down to 4!
- Brittney Sykes hit a layup + free throw (3-point play) to make it 90-81
- But the Fever held on for the win
- Final: 101-95
Team Rosters
Indiana Fever
| # | Player | Position | Height | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Kelsey Mitchell | G | 5’8" | Ohio State |
| 7 | Aliyah Boston | C | 6’5" | South Carolina |
| 10 | Lexie Hull | G | 6’2" | Stanford |
| 22 | Caitlin Clark | G | 6’0" | Iowa |
| 25 | Monique Billings | F | 6’4" | UCLA |
| …and 10 more players |
Toronto Tempo
| # | Player | Position | Height | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Marina Mabrey | G | 6’1" | Notre Dame |
| 14 | Temi Fagbenle | C | 6’5" | USC |
| 20 | Brittney Sykes | G | 5’11" | Syracuse |
| 24 | Aneesah Morrow | F | 6’1" | LSU |
| …and 12 more players |
How to Watch Future Games
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN App, Disney+
Also available on: Fubo (subscription required)
Summary
The Indiana Fever won their 5th straight game, beating the Toronto Tempo 101-95 in Toronto. The big story was Kelsey Mitchell tying the WNBA record with her 20th consecutive 20-point game (29 points total). She left late with a possible injury. Caitlin Clark added 24 points and 7 assists, winning her 4th Player of the Week award this season. The Tempo made a furious 4th-quarter comeback, cutting a 17-point deficit to 4, but fell short. Brittney Sykes returned from a knee injury for Toronto with 15 points. The Fever are rolling, while the Tempo have now lost 11 in a row.
FAQ
1. What record did Kelsey Mitchell tie?
She scored 20+ points for the 20th straight game, tying A’ja Wilson’s WNBA record. That’s like hitting a home run in 20 baseball games in a row!
2. Why did Kelsey Mitchell leave the game?
She went to the locker room after the 3rd quarter and didn’t return. The article doesn’t say why, but it could be an injury, illness, or just precaution since the game was in hand.
3. How is Caitlin Clark playing this season?
Amazing! This was her 4th Player of the Week award. She averaged 25.7 points and nearly 10 assists over her last 3 games. She’s one of the league’s biggest stars.
4. Why are the Toronto Tempo struggling?
They’ve lost 11 straight games. Getting Brittney Sykes back from injury helps, but they’re still finding their rhythm as a team.
5. When do these teams play next?
The article doesn’t list upcoming games, but you can check the WNBA schedule on ESPN or the teams’ official websites for their next matchups!
Article based on USA TODAY Sports coverage • Updated August 18, 2026