The Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics duel presented a hard-fought matchup between two teams under the .500 mark.
The Fever are coming up after a series of positive results, including an upset win against the New York Liberty over the weekend. The Mystics, on the other hand, have won only one of their last four matches.
With Christie Sides making a much-awaited adjustment to the starting lineup, the Fever looked set to beat the Mystics and continue their quest for the playoffs.
Caitlin Clark put on a show, scoring 29 points on 7-for-14 from the field and 5-for-9 from beyond the arc. She added five rebounds to her personal account as well as 13 assists. Clark stole the ball five times and recorded three blocks while turning the ball over five times.
Kelsey Mitchell added 15 points, three rebounds and two assists, while Katie Lou Samuelson added eight points and grabbed nine rebounds. NaLyssa Smith dropped 11 points off the bench after playing 26 minutes of action.
Ariel Atkins was impressive with 26 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals. The guard shot 10-for-17 from the field and drained one 3-pointer. Julie Vanloo and Stefanie Dolson scored 13 points apiece while Aaliyah Edwards contributed 12 units to shock a stronger Fever team.
Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics player stats and box scores
Indiana Fever player stats and box scores
Washington Mystics player stats and box scores
Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics Game Summary
In the third Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics clash of the WNBA season, the Fever played hard until the very end to win the game. However, the Mystics held them off and got away with the dub in a dramatic fashion.
The visitors won the first three quarters, 26-17, 25-20 and 25-18, respectively. They entered the fourth quarter with a 21-point lead. With 4:08 minutes left on the clock, the Fever went on a 12-0 run, reducing the advantage from 85-68 to 85-80.
The Mystics responded with two free throws to extend their lead and when Caitlin Clark tried to take her team to the victory, Washington scored two more points. This ensured the final 89-84 result on the scoreboard.
Indiana outscored Washington 29-13 in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to beat the Mystics. This is a painful loss for the Fever considering they're in the quest to reach the postseason.