Caitlin Clark scores 24 points and nine assists as the Indiana Fever overcome a slow start to beat the Phoenix Mercury 86-77 on Monday night. Kelsey Mitchell adds 22 points for Indiana. After falling behind 13 points in the first quarter, the Fever rally during the rest of the game and hold the Mercury to a single-digit scoring pace overall. Indiana’s first-quarter output is limited, with the team scoring just six points in the period—its fewest in any quarter since 2018 and its fewest in the first quarter since 2016. Clark contributes heavily after the early deficit, scoring 15 points in the second quarter to help shift momentum. With their offense tightening after the first quarter and steady scoring across subsequent periods, the Fever secure the victory by nine points. The win reflects Indiana’s ability to respond quickly after an early setback, using leadership from Clark and Mitchell to close out Phoenix and reach the final score of 86-77.