Kelsey Mitchell drops 25 as Indiana Fever starts Commissioner's Cup defense with 83‑71 win

The Indiana Fever opened their Commissioner's Cup title defense by beating the Atlanta Dream 83‑71. Kelsey Mitchell sparked a third‑quarter run, scoring 11 straight points and finishing with 25 total.

Her scoring burst helped the Fever establish a comfortable lead that the Dream could not overcome. The Dream struggled defensively and failed to close the gap.

Mitchell’s performance sets a strong tone for the Fever’s campaign.