Caitlin Clark tallied 18 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and four steals in one of the best performances of her rookie campaign, leading the Indiana Fever to an 88-81 victory over the Washington Mystics. The win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis marked the Fever’s third consecutive triumph.
Star center Aliyah Boston and guard Kelsey Mitchell each contributed 22 points in the Wednesday night victory.
“They’re feeling what it should have felt like from the beginning,” Fever coach Christie Sides told reporters. “I’m just really proud of them for the fourth home win in a row.”
The Fever, who never trailed, outshot the Mystics 50.8% to 41.4%. They also held a 38-26 edge in points in the paint and led by as many as 11 points.
After losing eight of their first nine games this season, the Fever have won five of their last seven. Their next five games are on the road. The Mystics, who lost their first 12 games, entered Wednesday with two consecutive victories.
The Fever (6-10) currently hold the No. 8 spot in the WNBA standings. The top eight teams at the end of the season clinch spots in the WNBA playoffs.
