The Indiana Fever defeated the Toronto Tempo 103-85 on September 18, 2026, bringing their record to 27-14 and positioning them back in a tie for fourth place in the WNBA playoff standings. This win is significant as the top four teams earn home-court advantage in the first round.
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Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark were standout players for the Fever, scoring a combined 61 points. Mitchell recorded 33 points with an impressive 7-of-11 shooting from beyond the arc, while Clark contributed 28 points and 14 assists. Indiana demonstrated strong shooting, finishing at 59% from the field and 15-of-29 from three-point range.
Despite being down to only eight active players, Toronto posed a challenge for most of the game, with Laura Juskaite leading the team with 22 points.
As the game progressed, the Fever maintained their edge. In a tight fourth quarter, Mitchell and Clark both surpassed 20 points, highlighting their efficiency. Clark also achieved her 23rd game this season with at least 20 points and 10 assists. The Fever's bench outperformed Toronto's, contributing 21 points compared to Toronto's 8.
Kelsey Mitchell set a WNBA record with 1,023 points for the season, although Las Vegas' A'ja Wilson was in position to surpass her in the final week of the regular season.
During a halftime interview, Clark voiced her concerns about the officiating, stating, "Whether they’re fouls or not — probably not, but they’re calling them anyway.” The Fever committed 13 fouls in the first half, leading to 20 free-throw attempts for the Tempo, of which Toronto missed seven.
The Fever will host the Washington Mystics on September 20 and continue their push for the playoffs after this decisive win.