After dropping a heartbreaking 83-75 loss against the New York Liberty on Saturday night, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (5-5) look to salvage a split of their two-game East Coast road trip tonight from the nation’s capital in a clash against the Washington Mystics (4-5) at CareFirst Arena
In Saturday’s game, Clark scored 10 points and added nine assists, seven rebounds, and one block, but shot just 4-of-14 from the floor and was limited in her game late after she picked her fifth foul late in the fourth quarter. While Clark’s scoring numbers have been down over the past four games, the former Hawkeye is still finding ways to contribute elsewhere on the box score by registering an average of 8.2 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.0 steal per game.
As for Washington, the Mystics have gone 3-3 since they last faced Indiana on May 15 and are coming off a 109-77 landslide loss to the Atlanta Dream on Saturday, during which head coach Sydney Johnson was ejected in the third quarter for aggressively arguing a call with the officials. Offensively, the Mystics are led by the trio of Sofia Citron (17.8 ppg), Shakira Austin (16.0 ppg), and Kiki Iriafen (16.0 ppg).
As both the Fever and Mystics duel on the court, follow along for live scoring updates and the latest highlights of Caitlin Clark’s performance tonight:
1:31 4th QTR: Indiana 73, Washington 70
Indiana Timeout.
Indiana has challenged a foul call on Kelsey Mitchell, which would have been her fifth of the game.
2:58 4th QTR: Indiana 73, Washington 67
Washington Timeout.
A pair of buckets by Indiana and a cold spell from the Washington offense force a Mystics timeout.
Clark has 16 points on 6-for-15 from the floor and 3-for-9 from three-point land, and 1-for-1 from the free-throw line, to go along with four assists, three rebounds, and one steal in 28 minutes of play. She also has four fouls committed.
4:58 4th QTR: Indiana 69, Washington 67
Media Timeout.
Indiana’s offense has gone cold outside of Caitlin Clark, as Washington has made this a two-point game.
Clark has 16 points on 6-for-15 from the floor and 3-for-9 from three-point land, and 1-for-1 from the free-throw line, to go along with three rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 26 minutes of play. She also has four fouls committed.
End of Third Quarter: Indiana 60, Washington 53
Indiana enters the final quarter of play with a seven-point lead over Washington thanks to a foul call with 0.2 seconds remaining in the third quarter that sent Aliyah Boston to the free line.
Clark has 14 points on 5-for-13 from the floor and 3-for-8 from three-point land, to go along with three rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 22 minutes of play. She also has three fouls committed.
A strong start to the fourth quarter will be crucial for Indiana, as Washington showed tremendous fight and a 16-9 scoring run to close out the third quarter.
41.3 3rd QTR: Indiana 58, Washington 53
After review, it was determined that there was no illegal contact, and a jump ball was ruled.
41.3 3rd QTR: Indiana 58, Washington 53
Washington is challenging a foul call on Michaela Onyenwere, which would be her fifth foul of the game.
Is worth noting that she is the primary defender for Washington against Caitlyn Clark.
0:54.8 3rd QTR: Indiana 58, Washington 53
The challenge is successful.
Indiana gains possession, and Mitchell is reduced to two fouls.
0:54.8 3rd QTR: Indiana 58, Washington 53
Indiana timeout.
Washington has roared back to make this a five-point game after numerous miscues by Indiana have fueled the Mystics’ offensive push.
Indiana is challenging a foul on Kelsey Mitchell, which would be her third and send Washington to the free-throw line if the call stands.
5:19 3rd QTR: Indiana 51, Washington 40
Indiana Timeout.
Indiana’s defense has suddenly lapsed after Aliyah Boston picked up her fourth foul of the game, and Washington has taken advantage to close the deficit to 11 points.
7:17 3rd QTR: Indiana 48, Washington 32
Caitlin Clark drains a 3-pointer and makes the ensuing free throw after getting fouled on the shot to finish off a four-point play.
Clark has 14 points on 5-for-11 from the floor, 3-for-8 from three-point land, and 1-for-1 at the free-throw line, to go along with three rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 15 minutes of play.
8:23 3rd QTR: Indiana 45, Washington 29
Mystics timeout.
Shakira Austin is on the ground and potentially injured, forcing Washington to call a timeout.
Kiki Iriafen’s injury forced Angela Dugalić to start the third quarter, and the former UCLA Bruin has already racked up five fouls. As a result, rookie Lauren Betts is in for domestics at center.
Halftime: Indiana 43, Washington 29
At halftime, Indiana leads by 14 points, thanks to Kelsey Mitchell’s 9 points and Aliyah Boston’s 8, combined with Caitlin Clark’s 10 points in the first two quarters.
Along with her 10 points on 4-for-8 from the floor and 2-for-6 from three-point land, the former Hawkeye has three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 12 minutes of play.
While Clark has been more efficient on offense, her three fouls limited her playing time and could be a concern moving forward if she picks up more fouls in the third and fourth quarters.
2:29 2nd QTR: Indiana 38, Washington 27
Indiana Timeout.
A solid offensive run by Washington has forced Stephanie White to call a timeout.
This will be a critical juncture in the game with Clark holding three fouls and Indiana’s lead cut down to 11.
2:59 2nd QTR: Indiana 38, Washington 23
After review, the challenge is unsuccessful.
That will be Clark’s third foul of the game, and she has been sent to the bench.
Clark has 10 points on 4-for-8 from the floor and 2-for-6 from three-point land, to go along with three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 12 minutes of play.
2:59 2nd QTR: Indiana 38, Washington 23
Indiana Timeout.
Indiana has called a timeout to challenge a foul ruled against Caitlin Clark.
If the call stands, this will be Clark’s third foul of the game.
6:11 2nd QTR: Indiana 33, Washington 20
Washington Timeout.
With Clark on the bench to start the second quarter, the Fever have expanded their lead to 13 points, with Aliyah Boston, Lexie Hull, and Kelsey Mitchell scoring the ball, while slowing the Mystics’ inside offense.
End of First Quarter: Indiana 21, Washington 16
At the end of the first quarter of play, Caitlin Clark has been lethal from the floor as she leads the team offensively and has contributed across the stat sheet.
Clark has 10 points on 4-for-8 from the floor and 2-for-4 from three-point land, to go along with three rebounds and one steal in 10 minutes of play. She also has two fouls committed so far.
4:38 1st QTR: Indiana 10, Washington 7
Media Timeout.
Clark has had an efficient start to this game, which is very promising for the former Hawkeye after recording just 10 points on Saturday.
Clark currently has 5 points on 2-for-3 from the floor and 1-for-2 from three-point land, to go along with two rebounds in five minutes of play.
6:25 1st QTR: Indiana 7, Washington 4
Fever off to a slow start offensively, especially compared to the rapid pace of play they had against New York on Saturday.
Clark currently has 5 points on 2-for-3 from the floor and 1-for-1 from three-point land in four minutes of play.
Indiana Fever Starting Five
Indiana Fever Injury Report
Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston are officially listed as “available” for tonight’s game. Clark was initially listed as “probable” with her back ailment, while Boston was listed as “questionable” with a lower leg injury.
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