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Mitchell's Late Layup Lifts Fever 92-89

7/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kelsey Mitchell's layup with 10.1 seconds left, her 29 points and eight assists, gave the Indiana Fever a 92-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on July 9, 2026.
The win moved the Fever to a 13-9 record.
Coach Stephanie White said the team executed well and grew in the closing minutes.
Boston added 21 points and nine rebounds while returning from a leg injury, as Caitlin Clark rested under a back-injury protocol.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA began in 1997 with eight franchises, and the Houston Comets won the first championship, led by Finals MVP Cynthia Cooper. After early expansion and the league’s first collective-bargaining agreement in 1999, the sport has grown into a national product; by July 2026, Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell delivered a 29-point, eight-assist game praised by coach Stephanie White, echoing the league’s tradition of clutch performances.

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Story summary

Kelsey Mitchell's layup with 10.1 seconds left, her 29 points and eight assists, gave the Indiana Fever a 92-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on July 9, 2026.
The win moved the Fever to a 13-9 record.
Coach Stephanie White said the team executed well and grew in the closing minutes.
Boston added 21 points and nine rebounds while returning from a leg injury, as Caitlin Clark rested under a back-injury protocol.

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