The Indiana Fever beat the Phoenix Mercury 92-89 on Thursday in a game where Caitlin Clark is sidelined in street clothes. Kelsey Mitchell leads the Fever with 29 points, including a go-ahead layup with 10.1 seconds remaining that puts Indiana ahead 90-89. After the late score, the Fever holds on as Sophie Cunningham adds two free throws to seal the final margin.
Tyasha Harris is credited with helping fuel a late Indiana run that turns the game in the Fever’s favor. Aliyah Boston scores 21 points for Indiana, and the team secures the win despite the absence of Clark.
For Phoenix, the Mercury falls short by three points as the Fever rally and late free throws preserve the victory. The result improves Indiana’s record to 13-9.
