Indiana Fever Break Three-Game Losing Streak Over Washington Mystics

The Indiana Fever secured an 85-76 victory over the Washington Mystics, ending their three-game losing streak despite being without star Caitlin Clark due to a left quad injury. Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 23-24 points, supported by Lexie Hull's 14 points—all scored in the second half—and Aari McDonald, who contributed seven points and five assists in her Indiana debut. The Fever overcame a late fourth-quarter surge by the Mystics, who had briefly cut the lead to two points, with Mitchell completing a key three-point play to extend the advantage. Indiana's 11 made three-pointers marked a season-high, while the Mystics struggled from long range, hitting only 1 of 10 attempts. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx continued their dominant form with an 88-65 win over the Phoenix Mercury, maintaining an undefeated 8-0 record in the WNBA season, highlighted by strong performances from Natisha Hiedeman and Napheesa Collier. These results highlight the Fever's resilience without Clark and the Lynx’s continued excellence in the Commissioner’s Cup and WNBA season standings.