Caitlin Clark doesn’t need to play to call it like she sees it. Even from the sidelines, she knows when someone deserves MVP chants. And after Kelsey Mitchell’s explosive 38-point night in the Fever’s historic overtime win over the Connecticut Sun, she delivered just that. “MVP Kels,” Clark posted on X. Meanwhile, a game-day-restricted Sophie Cunningham—who left early with a knee injury—bellowed back: “KESLEY FREAKIN MITCHELL.” Teammate Sydney Colson added, “Kelsey Mitchell isn’t real.” Words that landed as power statements from three voices in the locker room. Mitchell’s stat line? She unleashed 34 of those points in the second half and overtime, leading the largest comeback in Fever history—rallying from a worrisome 21-point deficit to win 99–93. It wasn’t just a stat sheet; it was a message. While Caitlin Clark continues healing from her groin injury, the team has leaned on Mitchell’s scoring but also her energy and leadership. This kind of recognition from Clark and Cunningham? It’s more than hype—it’s a
