Fever, Caitlin Clark and Mystics
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WNBA Rookie Has Strong Words for Indiana Fever on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever are looking to bounce back from an unfortunate loss. Indiana has won six of its last 10 games, recently stumbling to the Dallas Wings, but they'll have a chance to pick up a win when they face the Washington Mystics.
After a five-game win streak, the Fever have now lost four of five, including back-to-back home games against teams outside the playoff positions.
The Indiana Fever have widely been regarded as the most popular team in the WNBA over the past two seasons. Clark has helped Indiana emerge onto the scene, bringing her stardom from the collegiate level, where she played with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Clark did not travel with the Fever for the matchup against the Sun.
Sonia Citron led the Washington Mystics to an 88-84 victory over the Indiana Fever on Friday evening. Citron had 21 points, three rebounds and two assists in the victory. The rookie went 6-of-13 from the field,
Both teams trade buckets at the end of shot clock. Makayla Timpson seemingly beat the buzzer for Indiana and then Sonia Citron hit a shot fading away with Lexie Hull right in her face as the shot clock expires. Mystics were up 71-68.
WNBA Team Makes Roster Decision Before Indiana Fever Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. WNBA teams across the league continue to make changes within the roster in order to compete for a title later on this season.
The Fever’s playoff outlook now rests on a knife’s edge as they try to stay competitive without multiple starters. With Clark still sidelined and Cunningham likely to miss time, the team will rely on Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell to keep them afloat in a tight playoff race.
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Sonia Citron’s 21 points and Kiki Iriafen’s double-double lead the Mystics past the Fever 88-84
Sonia Citron scored 21 points, Kiki Iriafen had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Indiana Fever 88-84.
The Washington Mystics (14-18) battle for the final WNBA playoff spot, while the Indiana Fever (18-15) aim to lock in first-round home-court advantage.
The injury-depleted Fever look to bounce back from a one-point loss to Dallas as they face the Mystics tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET.
After a five-game win streak had the Fever ascending the WNBA standings, they've now lost four of five and are looking over their shoulder.