Fever Beat Sky Without Caitlin Clark! Kelsey Mitchell Erupts with 35 Points | WNBA 2025 🔥 - video Dailymotion

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The Indiana Fever stunned the Chicago Sky with a huge win even without rookie superstar Caitlin Clark in the lineup! Kelsey Mitchell stepped up big time, leading the Fever to a dominant performance on July 20, 2025. In this conclusion breakdown, we highlight the game’s key turning points, standout players, and what this win means for Indiana's playoff hopes. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more WNBA game recaps and updates!  #IndianaFever #ChicagoSky #WNBA2025 #WNBAHighlights #CaitlinClark #WNBARecap #WNBAGameRecap #BasketballRecap #WNBAFans #WNBANews #WNBALegends #KelseyMitchell #AliyahBoston #WNBAUpdates #FeverWin #SkyvsFever #WNBAYoutube #WNBASubscribe #BasketballShorts #WNBAAnalysis #BasketballNews #HoopsRecap #FeverNation #SkyHoops #WNBAPlays #WomenInSports #BasketballBreakdown #SportsShorts #WNBACommunity #WNBAContent #WNBAWithoutClark #FYP #ForYou #ForYouPage #Viral #Trending #Basketball   All footage and media used in this video fall under fair use for news reporting and commentary purposes.

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00:00On July 27, 2025, the United Center in Chicago hosted a marquee WNBA regular season clash

00:08as the 14-12 Indiana Fever invaded the 7-18 Chicago Sky.

00:13With star point guard Kaitlin Clark sidelined for a fourth straight game by a lingering groin injury,

00:19the Fever leaned heavily into its depth and system, trusting collective execution to carry them.

00:25Angel Reese and Courtney VanderSloot remained absent for the sky.

00:29Forcing head coach James Wade to scramble rotations in front of a fervent 18,342 strong crowd.

00:38When tip-off arrived, supporting casts on both sides knew they would write the story.

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01:02Chicago struck first through Camila Cardoso's high arc elbow jumper and a driving finish by Rebecca Allen,

01:08but Indiana responded with a 14-0 run that defined the stanza.

01:13Kelsey Mitchell drilled a succession of pull-up triples, finding her rhythm from 17 feet,

01:19while Aaliyah Boston imposed her will on the block, punishing Chicago's second-unit bigs for consecutive post-hooks.

01:27Michaela Timpson, whose fearless rookie instincts have shown all season,

01:31scooped in a reverse layup off a backdoor cut that capped the 26-13 opening quarter.

01:37Despite Rachel Bannam's four first-period triples keeping Chicago within reach,

01:42the fever's tempo and spacing had already planted a two-digit seed.

01:47As the sky fought to chip away, they forced nine fever turnovers and converted them into 14 points,

01:54with Kia, Nurse, and Bannam combining for eight early in the stanza.

01:58But Indiana's bench refused to wilt.

02:01Timpson poured in eight points before intermission,

02:04and Ari McDonald orchestrated the half's closing rally,

02:08finishing with six assists and three steals by halftime.

02:12Her pull-up triple with 2-0-4 to play staved off a full Chicago charge.

02:17And when the horn sounded, Indiana's 51-39 cushion underscored how its collective depth neutralized Chicago's spirited fight.

02:26After intermission, the sky surged within one possession on Nurse's crafty mid-range jumper,

02:32drawing gasps from a sold-out arena.

02:35Yet the fever's veterans retook control.

02:38Mitchell answered with her fifth triple,

02:40and McDonald's no-look feed sprung Lexi Hull on a back cut for a lay-in.

02:46Boston's trademark spinning bank shot restored breathing room,

02:50and with 0.7 seconds left,

02:52Hull banked home a buzzer-beater that sent the United Center into stunned silence.

02:58Hull finished with seven points in 19 minutes,

03:00her late-quarter heroics epitomizing Indiana's willingness to trust every rotation.

03:07Entering the decisive frame-up 14, Indiana sustained its pressure.

03:12Mitchell opened with her 7-3, pushing her total to a season-high 35 points.

03:18And Cunningham shook free for an elbow jumper off another McDonald's assist.

03:23Boston grabbed a key offensive rebound and converted under duress.

03:27And although Allen and Cardoso produced late layups,

03:31Timpson's mid-range jumper and Boston's second chance putback extinguished any hope of a home crowd revival.

03:39Indiana's help side rotations forced six additional turnovers,

03:43turning the skews into 14 transition points and sealing a 93-78 victory.

03:49The fever's triumph was born of defensive adjustments and unselfish offense.

03:55After surrendering 41 first-half points,

03:58Indiana held Chicago to 37 in the second half,

04:02forcing 23 miscues that generated 31 fast-break points.

04:07Their 26 assists on 33-made baskets reflected a flawless sharing mentality

04:12and a 47.8% three-point clip balance of 42.4% overall effort.

04:19Mitchell's 35 points, 7-4-10 from deep, tied her career-high.

04:24Boston delivered a 14-point, 11-rebound, 6-assist double-double.

04:29And McDonald's 6 assists and 3 steals dictated the game's tempo.

04:34Chicago's 23 turnovers and 12 of 39 shooting from long range, 30.8%,

04:40undercut their home court advantage.

04:42Indiana's cohesive two-way rotations and frontcourt versatility stand as its greatest asset.

04:50Boston's ability to seal her defender and pop from the elbow force's defenders into conflict,

04:56spawning kickouts for Mitchell and Hull.

04:59McDonald's pick-and-roll orchestration and on-ball pressure catalyzed both transition bursts and half-court sets,

05:06yet against teams that refuse to sprint back and anchor the paint.

05:11The Fever's transition-heavy identity can stall,

05:14morphing into contested mid-range possessions when spacing collapses.

05:19To fortify, Indiana should embed mid-range pick-and-pop sequences for Boston and Hull,

05:25stretchy defenses to 17 feet,

05:27and script-staggered off-ball screens that punish aggressive hedges.

05:31Cementing box-out fundamentals will also secure more second-chance points against rugged frontcourts.

05:39Coach Christy Sides will convene film sessions to dissect the packed line adjustments that stifled Chicago in the second half,

05:46freezing each successful trap and recovery rotation.

05:50Defensive drills will rehearse mid-quarter reset cues,

05:55show left, recover,

05:56until instincts sharpen.

05:57Offensively, the staff will install pick-and-pop sets for Boston at the elbow,

06:03accompanied by staggered slip screens for Hull to exploit hedges.

06:07Simulated late-game scrimmages,

06:10practicing up 10 with three minutes remaining,

06:12will home-clutch decision-making.

06:14While rebounding, clinics emphasize box-out discipline and immediate outlet reads.

06:20Chicago's perimeter firepower,

06:22from Bannam's deep range and nurses' slashing creativity to Allen's off-ball movement.

06:27remains its backbone.

06:30Cardoso and Williams anchor interior defense,

06:33anchoring pick-and-roll coverages with brute strength.

06:37However, ball security proved fragile.

06:4023 giveaways and the bench contributed just 9 points,

06:44exacerbating a 17-12 rebounding deficit.

06:47Over-reliance on isolation plays invited stagnation

06:51and inconsistent three-point conversion 30.8%.

06:56Limited sustained runs.

06:58To evolve,

07:00the sky must diversify creation through Princeton cuts for Cardoso and wheel actions for nurse,

07:06fostering movement and catch-and-shoot opportunities.

07:10Reinforcing drop coverage principles,

07:13keeping Williams central while wings contest from a distance,

07:16will stem transition leaks.

07:18Chicago's leadership will use split-screen film to isolate turnover patterns and drop coverage breakdowns,

07:25pinpointing gap assignments that faltered.

07:28Defensive work will integrate live pick-and-roll rotations,

07:32enforcing sub-two-second recoveries and verticality to deter pull-up threats.

07:38Offensively,

07:39the sky will script elevator screen actions for Bannam and Nurse,

07:43generating instant catch-and-shoot looks before defenses can reset.

07:48Princeton cuts tying Cardoso into spacing will diversify the attack,

07:53supported by horned sets for Williams.

07:56Bench integration drills will rotate Zoe Gustafson and Aaliyah Gales

08:00into late-game units to build trust in rebounding and defense.

08:05A data-driven fatigue management plan, strategic timeouts, and monitored rest

08:10will safeguard energy for the season's final sprint.

08:15Indiana's 93-78 win at the United Center showcased the potency of depth,

08:21defensive adaptability, and collective buy-in.

08:24Mitchell reflected,

08:25Without Kaitlin, we leaned on every rotation and trusted each other.

08:30That's how we won.

08:32Chicago coach James Wade conceded,

08:35Our turnovers and bench struggles cost us.

08:37We must tighten in both areas.

08:40As both teams press toward the playoffs, the critical question remains,

08:44whose blueprint, Indiana's synergistic defense and depth,

08:48or Chicago's perimeter prowess,

08:50will wield the greater influence when stakes peak?

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