Indiana Fever Overcome Double-Digit Deficit to Defeat Phoenix Mercury
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Indiana Fever Overcome Double-Digit Deficit to Defeat Phoenix Mercury

Published on June 22, 2026 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Indiana Fever News Release


INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Fever (10-7) defeated the Phoenix Mercury 86-77 on Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, overcoming a 16-point deficit behind 20+ points from Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.

The Mercury hit their stride early in the game, taking a 13-point lead over the Fever in the first quarter. With help from an early 11-0 run and 15 points from Clark, Indiana outscored Phoenix 35-22 in the second quarter, erasing the double-digit deficit to tie the score 41-41 going into the second half.

The Fever carried the momentum into the third quarter, earning a 19-point advantage with Mitchell scoring nine points and Monique Billings contributing another seven. Aided by another five points from Clark, Indiana kept the lead until the final buzzer, securing the 86-77 victory over Phoenix.

Indiana Fever Notes:

Overcoming a 16-point deficit set with 11.3 seconds remaining in the first quarter, the Fever came roaring back to overcome the ninth-largest deficit in franchise history.

Following a first quarter in which the Fever scored the fourth-fewest points in franchise history (six), Indiana responded by scoring 35 points in the second quarter, good for the fifth most points scored in any quarter in franchise history.

Caitlin Clark's 15 points scored in the second quarter are tied for the fourth most in any quarter in franchise history. Clark also owns the record for the second most points scored in any quarter with 17 points scored, set earlier this season against the Washington Mystics on May 15, 2026.

Clark set a new WNBA record for most consecutive games with at least 20 points and five assists, surpassing a joint record of five games held by Clark (3 times), Kelsey Plum, Arike Ogunbowale and Cappie Pondexter.

With 24 points scored Clark has totaled 1,324 career points, passing Natalie Achonwa (1,301) for the 13th most points scored in franchise history. Clark is now 11 points shy of passing NaLyssa Smith (1,334) for the 12th most points in franchise history.

Monique Billings earned her first double-double as a member of the Indiana Fever, with 14 points and 10 rebounds, marking her 18th career double-double. Billings is just the fifth Fever player in franchise history to earn a double-double while shooting 100% from the field goal range, joining Aliyah Boston, Teaira McCowan, Erlana Larkins and Natalie Williams. Additionally, Billings is only the 23rd player in WNBA history reach said feat.

Aliyah Boston finished the night with nine rebounds to give her 1,189 total rebounds in her career, making her just two rebounds shy of passing Erlana Larkins for the second-most rebounds in franchise history.

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