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WNBA: Fever Fall to Storm Despite Mitchell's Season-High 25

Storm Move to 11-6 with 89-77 Victory

Mitchell's Seven 3-Pointers Not Enough for Indiana

Kelsey Mitchell's season-high 25 points, including seven 3-pointers, were not enough to prevent the Indiana Fever from falling to the Seattle Storm 89-77 on Sunday.

The Fever's 17-0 run in the fourth quarter came up short as Jewell Loyd led the Storm with 34 points, shooting 10-of-15 from the field and 6-of-9 from three-point range.

The Storm's victory moves them to 11-6 on the season, while the Fever remain in seventh place in the WNBA standings with a 12-15 record.

Notable Stats:

  • Loyd's 34 points were a game-high.
  • Mitchell's seven 3-pointers tied a season-high.
  • The Storm shot 48.6% from the field, compared to the Fever's 39.8%.
  • The Storm outrebounded the Fever 38-29.
  • The Storm had 23 assists to the Fever's 15.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Storm's hot shooting and efficient ball movement proved too much for the Fever to overcome.
  • Loyd's dominant performance highlights her status as one of the league's top scorers.
  • The Fever's playoff hopes took a hit with the loss, while the Storm continue to climb the standings.

The Fever will look to bounce back when they host the Dallas Wings on Tuesday, July 11, while the Storm will travel to face the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday, July 12.

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