Indiana Fever Set to Face Connecticut in WNBA Playoffs

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever concluded their regular season with a loss to the Washington Mystics, but have secured a playoff spot for the first time since 2016. The Fever finished with a 20-20 record and will face the Connecticut Sun in the first round of the playoffs, starting Sunday at 2 p.m. CT. Clark, a standout rookie, ended her regular season with impressive averages of 19.2 points and 8.4 assists per game, setting WNBA single-season records for three-pointers made and assists. Indiana's playoff journey is notable as they won their last matchup against Connecticut 84-80 on August 28. The Fever's playoff series will be a best-of-three format, with possible games scheduled for September 22, 25, and, if necessary, 27. The playoffs kick off with the highest-seeded teams hosting the initial games, emphasizing the competitive nature of the postseason.