The Indiana Fever improved to 16-16 with a 100-81 win over the Chicago Sky on Friday.
Caitlin Clark had an impressive game of 31 points, 12 assists and 4 rebounds. Kelsey Mitchell had 23 points. Indiana made 13 of its 29 attempts from long distance.
Here's Chloe Peterson's quick story from the game. We'll have more coverage soon.
Insider:Even a Caitlin Clark airball is a good sign for surging Fever. They're playing with joy.
Final: Indiana Fever win 16th game of season
The Fever now have a .500 record at 16-16 after beginning the season 1-8.
Caitlin Clark had 31 points, 12 assists and 4 rebounds. Kelsey Mitchell contributed 23 points. NaLyssa Smith (14 points) and Lexie Hull (11 points) also scored in double figures.
Fever 100, Sky 81
2:41 left 4Q: Fever look to win 16th game
Caitlin Clark hit her fifth 3 of the night at 4:53. She now has 31 points, 12 assists and 4 rebounds. Indiana has shot 52% from the floor while Chicago is at 38%.
Fever 98, Sky 73
5:46 left 4Q: Fever begin fourth on 12-7 run
Indiana is starting to run away with this one. Caitlin Clark notched a double-double of 23 points and 12 assists. Angel Reese has been contained for the most part (5 points and 9 rebounds).
Fever 90, Sky 71
End of 3Q: Fever up by 14 on Sky going into fourth quarter
The Fever outscored the Sky in the third, 31-22. Damiris Dantas has 7 points off the bench for Indiana. NaLyssa Smith has 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Fever 78, Sky 64
1:16 left 3Q: Fever hold a 9-point lead over Sky in third
Aliyah Boston picked up her fourth personal foul at the 6:07 mark. Boston has just 3 points so far. Angel Reese picked up her fourth as well at 5:40. Caitlin Clark has 23 points, 9 assists and 4 rebounds.
Fever 71, Sky 62
9:02 left 3Q: Fever start third on 5-1 run
Kelsey Mitchell hit a jumper and Caitlin Clark made a 3-pointer to begin the second half.
Fever 52, Sky 43
Halftime: Caitlin Clark scores 15 points in first half for Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark had 15 points, 7 assists and 3 rebounds in the first half. Kelsey Mitchell led the way with 18 points. Both Clark and Mitchell had 3 3-pointers each. The Fever shot 55% from the floor while the Sky shot 38%.
For Chicago, Angel Reese has 4 points and 6 rebounds.
Fever 47, Sky 42
4:22 left 2Q: Kelsey Mitchell gives Fever 7-point lead
Kelsey Mitchell has scored the Fever's last 7 points.
Fever 40, Sky 33
5:49 left 2Q: Caitlin Clark's 3-pointers help Indiana Fever take the lead
Caitlin Clark hit back-to-back 3s for the Fever. That gave Indiana a 29-26 advantage to start the second quarter. Clark has 11 points, 6 assists and 3 rebounds.
Fever 35, Sky 33
End of 1Q: Fever make comeback to end first period
The Fever were down by 13 but made a run to end the first quarter. Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull made 3s to help Indiana mount a comeback.
Sky 26, Fever 23
4:35 left 1Q: Chicago Sky start game vs Indiana Fever on a run
The Fever led 8-6, but the Sky went on a run from there. Lindsay Allen scored 6 straight points for Chicago to put the Sky up 14-8. Michaela Onyenwere then hit a 3-pointer for the Sky to extend the lead to 17-8. Caitlin Clark hit a 3 for Indiana.
Sky 21, Fever 9
When do the Indiana Fever play today?
7:30 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
What channel are the Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky on?
TV: Ion
Streaming:Fubo (free trial)
Will the Indiana Fever make the WNBA playoffs?
The Fever are seventh in the 12-team league, 3 games clear of No. 8 Chicago. Eight teams make the WNBA playoffs.
Caitlin Clark stats with the Indiana Fever
Averages through Aug. 28 (31 games): 18.0 points, 8.1 assists, 5.7 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 32.9% 3-point shooting, 90.1% free throw shooting
Get Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever jerseys, gear
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Tickets to see Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever
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2024 Indiana Fever schedule
This is the Indiana Fever 2024 schedule, with TV info; all times are ET
| Date, day | place, opponent | Time, TV/results |
| May 14, Tues. | at Connecticut | L, 92-71 |
| May 16, Thurs. | vs. New York | L, 102-66 |
| May 18, Sat. | at New York | L, 91-80 |
| May 20, Mon. | vs. Connecticut | L, 88-84 |
| May 22, Wed. | at Seattle | L, 85-83 |
| May 24, Fri. | at Los Angeles | W, 78-73 |
| May 25, Sat. | at Las Vegas | L, 99-80 |
| May 28, Tues. | vs. Los Angeles | L, 88-82 |
| May 30, Thurs. | vs. Seattle | L, 103-88 |
| June 1, Sat. | vs. Chicago* | W, 71-70 |
| June 2, Sun. | at New York* | L, 104-68 |
| June 7, Fri. | at Washington* | W, 85-83 |
| June 10, Mon. | at Connecticut* | L, 89-72 |
| June 13, Thurs. | vs. Atlanta* | W, 91-84 |
| June 16, Sun. | vs. Chicago | W, 91-83 |
| June 19, Wed. | vs. Washington | W, 88-81 |
| June 21, Fri. | at Atlanta | W, 91-79 |
| June 23, Sun. | at Chicago | L, 88-87 |
| June 27, Thurs. | at Seattle | L, 89-77 |
| June 30, Sun. | at Phoenix | W, 88-82 |
| July 2, Tues. | at Las Vegas | L, 88-69 |
| July 6, Sat. | vs. New York | W, 83-78 |
| July 10, Wed. | vs. Washington | L, 89-84 |
| July 12, Fri. | vs. Phoenix | W, 95-86 |
| July 14, Sun. | at Minnesota | W, 81-74 |
| July 17, Wed. | at Dallas | L, 101-93 |
| Aug. 16, Fri. | vs. Phoenix | W, 98-89 |
| Aug. 18, Sun. | vs. Seattle | W, 92-75 |
| Aug. 24, Sat. | at Minnesota | L, 90-80 |
| Aug. 26, Mon. | at Atlanta | W, 84-79 |
| Aug. 28, Wed. | vs. Connecticut | W, 84-80 |
| Aug. 30, Fri. | at Chicago | 7:30 p.m., Ion |
| Sept. 1, Sun. | at Dallas | 4 p.m., NBA TV |
| Sept. 4, Wed. | vs. Los Angeles | 7 p.m., CBS SN, WALV |
| Sept. 6, Fri. | vs. Minnesota | 7:30 p.m., Ion |
| Sept. 8, Sun. | vs. Atlanta | 4 p.m., WTHR |
| Sept. 11, Wed. | vs. Las Vegas | 7 p.m., NBA TV |
| Sept. 13, Fri. | vs. Las Vegas | 7:30 p.m., Ion |
| Sun. 15, Sun. | vs. Dallas | 3 p.m., WALV |
| Sept. 19, Thurs. | at Washington | 7 p.m., Prime, WTHR |
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