By Gabreilla Yahra
PORTLAND — When the Indiana Fever needed another statement victory, Caitlin Clark once again delivered on every front.
The WNBA superstar recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists—her fourth career triple-double—to power the Fever to a 112-98 victory over the Portland Fire, extending Indiana’s winning streak to five games.
Clark controlled the game’s tempo from the opening quarter, combining her trademark long-range shooting with pinpoint passing and relentless rebounding. Her all-around performance helped Indiana dominate the third quarter, where the Fever built an 18-point lead that proved decisive despite Portland’s late comeback attempt.
Kelsey Mitchell matched Clark with 26 points, while Indiana placed six players in double figures, highlighting the team’s growing offensive depth. The Fever have now won nine of their last 11 games and continue to emerge as one of the WNBA’s hottest teams heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Portland fought back in the fourth quarter behind a standout performance from Bridget Carleton, who scored 26 points, briefly cutting the deficit to single digits. But Clark calmly knocked down key free throws in the closing minutes to extinguish any hopes of a comeback.
For Clark, the performance added another milestone to an already remarkable season, reinforcing her status as one of the league’s most complete players and a leading contender in the WNBA MVP conversation.
Why It Matters
Indiana is no longer simply chasing a playoff spot—it is becoming a legitimate championship contender. With Caitlin Clark orchestrating the offense at an elite level and the Fever consistently scoring above 100 points, opponents are beginning to view Indiana as one of the league’s most dangerous teams entering the postseason.