WNBA players set records and milestones amid shifting playoff race

The WNBA is seeing significant individual milestones and team shifts as the season progresses. Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell set a new league record by recording her 21st consecutive game with at least 20 points, surpassing the previous mark held by A’ja Wilson.

In recent matchups, the Dallas Wings defeated the Indiana Fever 91-85, snapping Indiana’s five-game winning streak. The Wings were led by Arike Ogunbowale with 32 points and Jessica Shepard with a career-high 26 points. The game also featured a brief on-court confrontation between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers.

Elsewhere, the Atlanta Dream secured a franchise-record victory, defeating the Los Angeles Sparks 124-88. Angel Reese delivered a standout performance, shooting 100% from the field to record 20 points and 10 rebounds. The game was briefly interrupted by a fan throwing an object onto the court.

In league news, Nneka Ogwumike announced she will retire at the end of the 2026 season, and retired superstar Tina Charles has joined NBC Sports as a feature contributor.