Kelsey Proves Fever Need Clark

0:00 - Intro
0:08 - Fever Have Reached Peak Adversity
1:28 - Was Kelsey Family Right?
2:42 - Steph White On Sydney & Aari
4:08 - PG Issues
5:22 - Kelsey/Lexie Postgame Comments
8:18 - Steph White Postgame Comments
11:47 - Is Kelsey Mitchell Best Player On Fever?

Amid a wave of devastating injuries, Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell has emerged as the emotional and competitive backbone of her team. Her recent tribute to sidelined rookie Caitlin Clark offered a rare glimpse at the toll this season has taken.

“We gotta laugh to keep from crying,” Mitchell said postgame, her voice breaking as she spoke about the mounting injuries and the absence of Clark. Saturday’s 92-70 rout of the Chicago Sky may have looked easy on paper, but the win was fueled by grit and resilience. In a lighter moment, Clark—still nursing a groin strain—playfully booed coach Stephanie White for calling a timeout as Damiris Dantas prepared to shoot a three.

The laughter faded when Mitchell reflected on the losses: “Losing Syd was big, losing Aari was big, and not having CC is even bigger,” she said, noting the season-ending injuries to Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald. Without a healthy point guard and no return date for Clark, Mitchell has stepped up, directing the offense and embracing the leadership role. Against Chicago, she set the tone early with sharp assists to Natasha Howard and Aliyah Boston, scored 26 points, and ensured the Fever never relinquished their lead.

Earlier in the year, Mitchell had voiced patience for Clark’s recovery: “I want the 100 percent Caitlin.” That respect has carried into her play, helping keep the Fever competitive in a tightening playoff race. Even from the bench, Clark’s energy, humor, and presence have made her a spiritual “captain” for the team. With veterans like Mitchell and Howard leading the charge, Indiana continues to battle through adversity.