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The Indiana Fever are set to face off against the Washington Mystics on Thursday, September 19, in their final game of the 2024 WNBA regular season. Indiana, led by their All-Star trio of Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston, have already locked in the sixth seed in the WNBA Playoffs, so this finale will serve as a potential morale boost for the young squad. However, they are still awaiting their first-round opponent, which will be either the Connecticut Sun or the Las Vegas Aces.
Prior to the game in Indiana's media availability, Mitchell discussed her newfound popularity and credited Clark for it while revealing her nickname for the former Iowa Hawkeyes star. "I think the reality of it is that I don't think people would know without C2, so shout out to Caitlin," Mitchell said. "That's just the reality.
I think she's done an unbelievable job of bringing obviously her own fans and people that support her...
I've always kind of flown under the radar...
Now I get to see the flip side of it." Kelsey Mitchell on gaining more recognition/media coverage, including casual fans: "I think the reality of it is that, I don't think people wouldn't know without C2 (Caitlin Clark), so shout out to Caitlin, that's just the reality" Fever fandom adores you😍 #FeverRising pic.twitter.
com/pAIimgcTDT Mitchell, much like the rest of the WNBA, has seen her popularity skyrocket since Clark's introduction to the league. The seventh-year star out of Ohio State is averaging career-bests in points with 19.6 per game, leading the team, and shooting efficiency of 46.
7%. Clark is right behind Mitchell for Indiana's top-scorer, averaging 19.5 points per game.
She also leads the league in assists with 8.4 per game, not to mention having the most assists in a single season in WNBA history. Michael Chow-Arizona Republic Clark, Mitchell and the Fever caught fire at the right time, going 9-4 since the league's return from the Olympic break.
If they can continue their hot play, the Fever may be a threat for a deep playoff run. Related: Brittney Griner Breaks Silence on Fight With Rickea Jackson Related: Indiana Fever's Strong Statement on Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell.
