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A WNBA Eastern Conference clash is set for Wednesday when the Washington Mystics face the Indiana Fever. The game features Rookie of the Year candidate Caitlin Clark, who is coming off a historic performance in the Fever's significant victory over the league-leading New York Liberty last Saturday.
The Fever have won six of their last nine games, with their latest victory against the Liberty highlighted by Clark becoming the first WNBA rookie to record a triple-double, tallying 19 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds.
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Currently, Indiana holds a 9-13 record, placing them third in the Eastern Conference standings.
In contrast, Washington is struggling with a 5-17 record, the worst in the Eastern Conference.
Wednesday presents an opportunity for both teams to move beyond their slow starts this season. The Mystics began the season with 12 consecutive losses, while the Fever lost eight of their first nine games.
Despite their struggles, the Mystics have a better net rating (-5.5) compared to the Fever (-8.5).
The Mystics are led by Ariel Atkins, averaging 13.5 ppg, and Stefanie Dolson averaging 10.5 ppg, 4.9 rpg and 2.4 apg.
The Fever boasts an impressive backcourt with Kelsey Mitchell averaging 16.5 ppg and Caitlin Clark averaging 16.1 ppg, 6.0 rpg and 7.4 apg.
The Fever and Mystics have faced each other twice heading into today's game, with the Fever capturing both wins.
Here are more details on the Washington Mystics versus Indiana Fever game.
Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever: Injury reports
Washington Mystics injury report for July 10
Heading into Tuesday's game, the Mystics face injury concerns with Shakira Austin (hip), Brittney Sykes (foot) and Karlie Samuelson (hand) all sidelined. Austin averages 11.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg and 1.0 apg, Sykes contributes 11.3 ppg, 5.0 rpg and 3.7 apg while Samuelson adds 9.9 ppg, 2.9 rpg and 2.4 apg.
Notably, this trio accounts for more than 30 points per game.
Indiana Fever injury report for July 10
The Fever will be missing only Temi Fagbenle, who is out with a foot injury. Fagbenle averages 8.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg and 1.1 apg.
Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever: Starting lineups and depth charts
Washington Mystics' starting lineup and depth chart
Expect the Mystics to deploy a starting lineup of Julie Vanloo, Ariel Atkins and Didi Richards at guard, with Myisha Hines-Allen at forward and Stefanie Dolson at center.
Here is the Mystics’ depth chart:
Indiana Fever's starting lineup and depth chart
Expect the Fever to deploy a starting lineup of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell at guard, Aliyah Boston and Katie Lou Samuelson at forward and Nalyssa Smith at center.
Here is the Fever’s depth chart:
