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By Scott Agness
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The Fever closed out the first portion of their season in emphatic fashion, beating the Connecticut Sun 111-91 in the franchise’s final visit to Indianapolis before relocating to Houston next season. Indiana trailed by nine after the first quarter, then exploded for 39 points in the second to take control. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each scored 34 points — the fourth time they’ve both reached 30 in the same game and the second game in a row they’ve done it. Mitchell extended her WNBA-record streak to 24 consecutive games with at least 20 points, while Clark recorded her fifth game this season with 30+ points and 10+ assists. The Fever enter the World Cup break 26-14 and fourth in the WNBA standings. They return to action Sept. 18 at Toronto. ----- Follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram, and read his work on fieldhousefiles.com.

The Indiana Fever never trailed in a 101-95 win over the Toronto Tempo, making their first trip north of the border a successful one. Kelsey Mitchell scored 16 of her game-high 29 points in the first quarter before heading back to the locker room in the fourth, apparently overheated inside a sweltering Scotiabank Arena. Several players complained about the temperature as a sellout crowd of 19,300 watched Toronto lose its 11th straight game. Caitlin Clark added 24 points and seven assists, along with seven turnovers, while Indiana built a 17-point lead and held off the Tempo for its fifth consecutive win. Up next: The road trip continues Thursday in Dallas. ----- Follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram, and read his work on fieldhousefiles.com.

Team USA is headed to the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup championship game after beating Spain 76-66 in Saturday’s semifinal. They overcame another slow start and led by just three at halftime. Neither team shot 40% from the field, and Team USA went only 3 of 18 from 3-point range, but its defense and free-throw shooting carried the day. The Americans made 27 of 35 free throws and held Spain in check enough late to win by double digits. Breanna Stewart led the way with 16 points and six rebounds in 29 minutes. Aliyah Boston added six points and seven rebounds and played important minutes late, while Caitlin Clark was limited to one point and one assist in 17 minutes after leading Team USA in minutes in each of its previous games. Team USA finished with more turnovers (15) than assists (13) and still look disconnected offensively outside of a few strong stretches. But a win is a win, and Team USA will face France in the championship game at 2 p.m. ET Sunday. ----- Follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram, and read his work on fieldhousefiles.com.

Team USA overwhelmed Hungary 108-56 in the FIBA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals, delivering its most complete performance of the tournament. They shot 59% from the field, 52% from 3-point range and assisted on 31 of 40 made baskets while getting contributions from everyone. All 12 players scored and played at least 11 minutes. Napheesa Collier was the Player of the Game after finishing with 19 points and seven rebounds. Caitlin Clark added 10 points and nine assists, Aliyah Boston had eight points, four rebounds and three assists, and Clark and Angel Reese connected effectively throughout the game as the team has now been together for more than 10 days. Team USA now advances to the semifinals, where it will face Spain at 2 p.m. ET Saturday. ----- Follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram, and read his work on fieldhousefiles.com.

Team USA opened FIBA Women’s World Cup group play with a dominant 94-61 win over China, getting contributions throughout its deep roster. Making her World Cup debut, Caitlin Clark came off the bench and was named Player of the Game after finishing with 14 points and 11 rebounds. All 12 U.S. players played at least 12 minutes and scored, while Aliyah Boston added seven points and two rebounds. In my postgame recap, I break down Clark’s debut, Team USA’s depth and what stood out from the opening win. They return to action Sunday against Italy. My preview story: https://www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/caitlin-clark-aliyah-boston-team-usa-fiba-world-cup-2026 ----- Follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram, and read his work on fieldhousefiles.com.
The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.