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Indiana Fever Extend Winning Streak with Clark’s Triple-Double in Portland
8/1/2026, 8:29:28 PM
Fever Defeat Fire 112-98, Clark Records Triple-Double
On Friday night, July 31, 2026, the Indiana Fever beat the Portland Fire 112-98 at the Moda Center. Guard Caitlin Clark posted 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists – her fourth career triple-double and the first of the season. The Fever’s official game summary noted the lead stretched to 20 points early in the fourth quarter before Portland narrowed the gap to 98-93 with 4:08 remaining. A sellout crowd of 19,959 was recorded, the highest attendance in Fire history.
Background & Context
The victory avenged a 100-84 loss on May 30, 2026, when Clark was limited to six points. Indiana entered the game at 19-10, moving into fourth place in the WNBA standings. Their offensive surge follows a post-All-Star stretch of consecutive 100-point games, a league record.
Data & Statistics
- Clark’s line: 26 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3-PT, 14-17 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists.
- Kelsey Mitchell: 26 points, shooting 4-12 from three.
- Team scoring: fifth straight game with at least 100 points; 13 such games this season, the most in league history.
- Attendance: 19,959 fans, a sellout and a Fire-record crowd.
- Season record: 19-10 overall, 4-0 on the current road trip.
Official Statements & Responses
Fever head coach Stephanie White addressed media questions about the ongoing “Save Women’s Sports” debate.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We know that there's always going to be attention with the fever and for us it's about coming in winning games.” — Aliyah Boston, Fever forward
- “I’m never going to back down,” — Caitlin Clark, Fever guard
On-the-Ground Reports
A pre-game rally outside the Moda Center supported Sophie Cunningham’s comments on barring transgender athletes from women’s sports. The crowd booed Cunningham when she entered the arena midway through the first quarter, but she responded with a three-pointer that helped Indiana open a 14-8 lead.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on Portland’s leading scorer. ABC News, NBC Sports and the Fever’s box score list Bridget Carleton with 26 points, while BlazersEdge reports 27 points. No official clarification has been issued.
What’s Next
The Fever travel to Minneapolis for a marquee matchup against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. A win would further solidify Indiana’s top-four position and keep Clark’s MVP case strong as the postseason approaches.
