Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever set a new WNBA single-season scoring record by accumulating 1,034 points during her team's 103-85 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Friday night. In that game, Mitchell scored 33 points, surpassing the previous record of 1,021 points held by A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces since 2024.
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After the game, Mitchell addressed whether she expected Wilson to reach out to her about breaking the record. "I don't think so," Mitchell said. She acknowledged Wilson's status as one of the greatest players in the sport, stating, "I can't control the critics; I can't control the other players... I can control me; I can control how I respond... how I treat the community, how I treat the game." She humorously added that if Wilson did contact her, she hoped it would be a pleasant conversation, rather than a daunting one.
While Mitchell's comments about a "scary" chat were in jest, A'ja Wilson is recognized for her competitiveness and intensity on the court, though she is also considered friendly off it. Currently, Wilson has 991 points this season, placing her behind Mitchell. Wilson averaged 26.1 points per game but has faced injury-related setbacks, whereas Mitchell has played in every game, averaging 25.0 points.
With three regular season games remaining for both teams, the playoff implications will be significant. Fans can anticipate both players receiving substantial playing time as they aim for higher seeds in the postseason. Despite the record, Mitchell's immediate focus remains on leading the Fever to an undefeated finish in these final games, which could help them secure the No. 3 seed, potentially overtaking Wilson's Aces.