A successful coach's challenge in the fourth quarter proved pivotal.
After Mitchell was called for an offensive foul for hitting Carla Leite in the face, Fever coach Stephanie White challenged the call.
The reversal maintained possession for Indiana, quieting the Portland crowd.
The Fever withstood a Portland comeback attempt in the fourth quarter.
After leading by 20 points early in the period, the Fire rallied with a 16-4 run to narrow the gap to seven points, but Indiana closed out the win.
Lexie Hull struggled with early foul trouble, picking up three fouls in just 13 minutes. Despite this, the Fever's offensive strength was enough to maintain control.
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Final box score highlights:
- Caitlin Clark: 26 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists
- Kelsey Mitchell: 26 points, 0 rebounds, 2 assists
- Aliyah Boston: 14 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists
- Sophie Cunningham: 13 points, 0 rebounds, 3 assists
- Bridget Carleton (Portland Fire): 26 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
- Carla Leite (Portland Fire): 20 points, 2 rebounds, 12 assists
- Emily Engstler (Portland Fire): 10 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists
