The Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics will take place at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis this Wednesday. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET and will be available to watch on Bally Sports Indiana, Monumental Sports Network, NBA TV Canada, NBA TV and on SN.
This will be the second time Fever will go against the Mystics this season. They met last time on June 7, and the Indiana Fever emerged as the winners, defeating the Mystics 85-83.
The Mystics currently have the worst record in the league, with just two wins in 14 games. However, they are on a two-game winning streak.
On the contrary, the Fever have dragged themselves from a horrible start to the season and hold a 5-10 record. They are also on a two-game winning streak, with momentum behind them. Both teams are in great form, which will make for a thrilling contest.
Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics: Injury Reports
Indiana Fever injury report for June 19
The Indiana Fever will be down two players when hosting the Mystics on their home court. As per ESPN, Temi Fagbenle is listed out due to a left foot injury she suffered earlier in the season.
Damiris Dantas is also ruled out because of an ankle injury and has not played a single game this season.
Washington Mystics injury report for June 19
The Washington Mystics will also be down two players. According to ESPN, Mystics' center Shakira Austin is ruled out due to hip injury.
Brittney Skyes is also listed out because of a left foot sprain. She will be evaluated in a few weeks.
Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics: Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Indiana Fever starting lineup and depth chart
The Fever are likely to go with the same lineup as their last two games. The expected lineup for Fever is: G: Kelsey Mitchell, G: Caitlin Clark, G: Kristy Wallace, F: NaLyssa Smith, and C: Aaliyah Boston.
Here is a depth chart for the Indiana Fever for the 2024 season:
Washington Mystics starting lineup and depth chart
The Mystics are also unlikely to change their lineups. Here is the expected lineup for the Mystics: G: Karlie Samuelson, G: Ariel Atkins, G: Julie Vanloo, F: Aaliyah Edwards, and C: Stefanie Dolson.
Here is a depth chart for the Washington Mystics for the 2024 season:
Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics: Key Matchups
There are many exciting matchups in the upcoming Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics game. The first is the battle of dominance between Fever's Aaliyah Boston and Mystics Aaliyah Edwards.
Another matchup to look out for would be the guard battle between the Fever's star rookie Caitlin Clark and Mystics' Ariel Atkins.