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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese faced off for the last time in the 2024 WNBA regular season during the Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky matchup on Friday, marking their fourth encounter this season. The Fever clinched a 100-81 victory, extending their winning streak and taking the season series, 3-1.
The game began rapidly, as both teams exchanged baskets early. Kelsey Mitchell initiated the scoring for Indiana with a swift layup, followed by Lindsay Allen's driving finger roll for Chicago. The quarter remained competitive, with Allen leading Chicago with 12 points to secure a 26-23 lead.
The second quarter saw a momentum shift with Indiana staging a strong comeback after trailing. Caitlin Clark played a huge role in Indiana's rally, sinking back-to-back 3-pointers to tie the game at 26 and then push her team ahead 29-26.
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Michaela Onyenwere kept Chicago in the game with a mid-range jumper and a driving layup, but Indiana’s Kelsey Mitchell took over, scoring nine straight points, including two deep 3-pointers, to extend Indiana's lead to 43-33.
Chicago struggled offensively, missing several shots and committing turnovers, which allowed Indiana to widen the lead to double digits. However, Rachel Banham hit a 3-pointer for Chicago to narrow the deficit to 45-36.
Chicago fought back in the final minutes of the half, with Lindsay Allen sinking a pair of free throws to close the gap to 47-42 by halftime. Overall, Indiana outscored Chicago 24-16 in the second quarter.
The third quarter of the game began with a technical foul on Aaliyah Boston, allowing Angel Reese to sink a free throw, narrowing the gap to 47-43. Indiana responded swiftly, with Mitchell nailing a running pullup jumper and Clark hitting a step-back 3-pointer, extending their lead to 52-43 and forcing Chicago to call a timeout.
Chicago attempted to fight back with Rachel Banham’s 3-pointer, but Clark's three flagrant free throws, along with Boston’s pair, stretched the Fever's lead to 57-46.
Despite Chicago scoring with contributions from DeShields and Cardoso, Indiana finished the quarter strong with a Dantas 3-pointer and two free throws from Lexie Hull, giving the Fever a 14-point lead at 78-64.
In the fourth quarter, Indiana maintained their stronghold over the game. Boston contributed with back-to-back jumpers, pushing the score to 84-66. Rachel Banham tried to keep Chicago in the game with a couple of 3-pointers and a layup, but Indiana’s offensive firepower, including a 3-pointer from Lexie Hull, kept them ahead.
Clark extended Indiana's lead with a 24-foot running pull-up 3-pointer, followed by technical and away-from-play free throws, bringing her total to 31 points by the end of the game. Although Onyenwere and Reese made some late contributions, it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
In the final minutes of the Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky, Indiana pulled their starters, having already secured a commanding lead. The Fever clinched a 100-81 victory, tying the Phoenix Mercury with a 16-16 record.
Clark led the game with a career-high 31 points and 12 assists, while Kelsey Mitchell contributed 23 points for the Fever. NaLyssa Smith and Lexie Hull also scored in double digits, with 14 and 11 points, respectively.
Reese achieved her 23rd double-double, breaking the record for most double-doubles by a rookie in WNBA history, with 10 points and 11 rebounds tonight.
Onyenwere and Allen led the Sky with 20 and 19 points, respectively, as Chicago dropped to an 11-19 record with their fifth consecutive loss, further jeopardizing their playoff hopes as they hold the final playoff spot for now.
Below are the box scores for the Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky game.
Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky Player Stats and Box Scores
Indiana Fever Player Stats and Box Scores
Chicago Sky Player Stats and Box Scores
