TORONTO — Caitlin Clark scored 24 points and dished seven assists Tuesday night as the Indiana Fever beat the Toronto Tempo 101-95 at Scotiabank Arena, securing their fifth straight victory and pushing the franchise closer to a berth in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs.
Clark steadies Fever in first trip to Canada
Clark finished 7-for-16 from the field, hitting 4 of 9 3-pointers and converting 6 of 7 free throws in 33 minutes. She also pulled down three rebounds. The win came during the Fever’s first-ever road trip north of the border.
Indiana improved to 24-12 with the victory while Toronto fell to 10-24. With the result, the Fever's magic number to clinch a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs is now down to two.
Backcourt history and balance
The backcourt tandem of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell continued to set statistical benchmarks for the franchise and the league. With Mitchell’s 29 points in the game and Clark’s 24, the pair now have 16 games this season in which both players scored 20 or more points — the most by a duo in a single WNBA season.
Clark, who has quickly become a focal point of the Fever’s offense, provided scoring and playmaking in Toronto, but the team’s win reflected contributions beyond a single line score. A late fourth-quarter surge and timely defensive stops helped the Fever hold off a Tempo comeback attempt.
- Final score: Fever 101, Tempo 95
- Indiana record after game: 24-12
- Tempo record after game: 10-24
- Fever playoff magic number: 2
Late in the fourth quarter, Toronto cut into the Fever lead after a deep three by Marina Mabrey tightened the margin. But Indiana maintained possession control and made enough stops down the stretch to preserve the victory.
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What this means for Indiana
The win maintained Indiana’s momentum as the regular season winds toward its conclusion. With the magic number at two, the Fever can clinch a playoff spot with a combination of their own wins and losses by teams directly beneath them in the standings. Remaining regular-season matchups will determine the exact timing.
Indiana travels next to Dallas to face the Wings at the American Airlines Center on Thursday, where they will look to extend the streak to six straight wins. That game will provide another opportunity for the Fever to take a firmer hold on their postseason fate.
Clark’s line and game flow
| Player | Points | FG | 3PT | FT | Assists | Rebounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlin Clark | 24 | 7-16 | 4-9 | 6-7 | 7 | 3 |
The flow of the game tilted in Indiana’s favor behind a strong third quarter, during which the Fever opened a sizable lead. The Tempo rallied in the fourth, trimming the margin twice within single possessions, but Indiana weathered the run.
Practical notes for Fever followers
Fans tracking Indiana’s playoff chase should note the following:
- The Fever’s magic number is two — fewer combinations of Fever wins and losses by chasing teams are needed to clinch.
- Indiana’s upcoming road game in Dallas offers a chance to both extend their streak and move closer to an automatic clinch with a direct win.
- Key players to watch remain Clark and Mitchell, who together have produced historically prolific scoring nights for the franchise.
As the Fever press toward the postseason, coach and personnel decisions will be magnified in the coming days. For Indiana supporters, the immediate takeaway is simple: a five-game winning streak and a favorable position as the regular season enters its final stretch.
Coverage of the Fever’s next game in Dallas will include updates on any roster changes and how the team responds after a demanding back-to-back stretch that included their first trip to Canada.
Reporting from Toronto.
