The Indiana Fever (18-14) blew out the Chicago Sky (8-23) 92-70 Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Despite missing point guards Caitlin Clark, Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson, Kelsey Mitchell stepped up for the Fever with 26 points, a season-high 8 assists and just 1 turnover.
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Indiana Fever take 92-70 victory over Chicago Sky
In addition to Mitchell’s big game, Lexie Hull broke out of her slump with 17 points on 5-of-9 shooting, including 4-of-6 from 3-point range; Aliyah Boston had 15 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists and Sophie Cunningham had 16 points, hiting 3-of-6 3s.
Indiana Fever’s Lexie Hull hits double digits
Lexie Hull hadn’t hit double digits in scoring in 17 consecutive games prior to entering the starting lineup Saturday night. She’s 4-of-6, 3-of-3 on 3s, for 14 points as the Fever lead 80-55 over the Chicago Sky.
Indiana Fever up a game-high 20 after 3 thanks to Kelsey Mitchell
Kelsey Mitchell continues to fill the gap at point guard while still filling her usual role as the team’s top scorer. She has 21 points — 9 in the third quarter — and 8 assists with 1 turnover as the Fever lead 74-54 over the Chicago Sky.
Lexie Hull goes to locker room
Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull appeared to land on Rebecca Allen’s foot while battling for a rebound and twist her ankle. Hull went to the locker room. She returned to the bench fairly quickly and returned to the floor.
Kelsey Mitchell 2-pointer changed to a 3
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell got an extra point during a break as officials ruled what had been ruled a long 2-point shot a 3. She has 15 points and the Fever lead 60-44 with 3:49 to play.
Indiana Fever extends lead in second half vs Chicago Sky
The Indiana Fever jumped out to a 55-39 lead with 6:46 to play in third quarter. A key stat? 5 turnovers despite playing without a true point guard.
Indiana Fever lead 48-37 at the half over Chicago Sky
Kelsey Mitchell (12 points, 6 assists), Aliyah Boston (10 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists) and Sophie Cunningham (10 points) lead the Indiana Fever to an 11-point halftime lead over the Sky despite lacking a natural point guard.
Ariel Atkins (8 points, 2-of-3 on 3s), and Kamilla Cardoso (6 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists) are leading the Chicago Sky.
Indiana Fever take largest lead of the game
Sophie Cunningham and Keley Mitchell led a scoring burst last in the second quarter to give the Fever a 48-37 lead with 36.1 seconds to play in the half. Cunningham was up to 10 points after a pair of 3s and Mitchell had 12 points and 6 assists.
Ariel Atkins keeps Chicago Sky within reach of Indiana Fever
Sky guard Ariel Atkins is 3-of-4, including 2-of-3 on 3s, for 8 points to keep the Sky within 5 points of the Fever with 5:43 to play in the half. The Fever lead 32-27 led by Kelsey Mitchell with 9 points.
Kelsey Mitchell steps up for Indiana Fever at point guard
Mitchell ended the first half with 8 points and 4 assists as the Fever took a 25-16 lead after the first quarter. Aliyah Boston had 8 points and Natasha Howard 6 points and 6 rebounds. Kamilla Cardoso was the only effective Chicago Sky, scoring 6 points with 7 rebounds.
Indiana Fever 18, Chicago Sky 10, 2:22 to play in 1st
After a slow start, Aliyah Boston joined Natasha Howard as an offensive threat, hitting two baskets and giving the Indiana Fever an 18-10 lead with 2:22 to play in the first quarter. Kelsey Mitchell had 3 assists.
The Sky are shooting 33.3% and have missed all 5 of their 3s. Kamilla Cardoso has 6 rebounds and 4 points on 2-of-3 shooting. The rest of the sky are 3-of-12 with 3 rebounds.
Natasha Howard leads Indiana Fever in sloppy start
The Fever lead 8-6 with 4:43 to play in the first quarter as Natasha Howard has 6 points on 3-of-4 shooting. The rest of the Fever are a combined 1-8. But Chicago isn’t much better at 3-of-11 from the field.
Sophie Cunningham starting at point guard for Indiana Fever
Sophie Cunningham will start at point guard for the Fever vs. the Chicago Sky. Lexie Hull returns to the starting lineup.
“We’ve got versatility and it’s got to be on full display,” Fever coach Stephanie White said prior to the game. “We’ll have to do it by committee. We’ve been using (Aliyah Boston) to initiate offense so we’ll use her. Sophie at times, particolarly early, ran some of the point. Kelsey (Mitchell) can initiate offense, too. We’ll have to play a big lineup. We’ll have to simplify but we have players capable of getting us into offense.”
Who’s playing point guard for the Fever?
The Indiana Fever have nine players available tonight, none regularly have played point guard after Aari McDonald (foot) and Sydney Colson (knee) suffered season-ending injuries in the team’s last game.
When do the Indiana Fever play the Chicago Sky on Aug. 9?
8 p.m. ET Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Where can I watch the Indiana Fever vs the Chicago Sky on Aug. 9?
TV: CBS
Stream: Fubo
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How do I listen to Fever vs Sky on the radio?
Radio: 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with John Nolan (play-by-play), Bria Goss (analysis)
Is Caitlin Clark playing against the Chicago Sky?
Fever coach Stephanie White said ahead of the team’s Aug. 3 game against the Seattle Storm that there continues to be no timetable for Caitlin Clark’s return.
Caitlin Clark has not played since suffering a right groin injury on July 15. She sought a second opinion during the team’s trip to New York.
Are the Fever favored over the Sky?
via BetMGM
Favorite: Fever by 11.5 points
Over/under: 166.5 total points
Moneyline: Fever -600, Sky +425
ESPN’s matchup predictor gives the Fever a 78.9.1% chance of winning.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky live score updates: Fever take 92-70 win, TV, start time
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