Mystics Edge Fever in OT Thriller After Caitlin Clark’s Late Heroics
A night of high drama in Indianapolis ends with heartbreak for the home crowd as the Washington Mystics survive a stunning overtime battle against the Indiana Fever, escaping with a 104-102 victory in a game that swung right down to the final possession.
What looked like a controlled win for Washington turned into a full-scale survival test under pressure. The Mystics were powered by a dominant performance from Sonia Citron, who poured in 30 points and delivered key plays in overtime when the game hung in the balance. Kiki Iriafen added a massive double-double with 25 points and 13 rebounds, controlling the paint and keeping Washington alive during Indiana’s late surge.
But this game will be remembered just as much for Caitlin Clark’s late-game brilliance. The Fever guard exploded when it mattered most, finishing with 32 points and drilling seven three-pointers. With seconds left in regulation and Indiana trailing, Clark stepped back and buried a clutch three from the left wing to tie the game at 89, forcing overtime and sending the arena into chaos.
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Momentum, however, did not fully shift. In overtime, Washington stayed composed. Citron and Iriafen combined for crucial baskets while the Mystics capitalized on missed opportunities from Indiana, including key free throws that slipped away in the final minute.
The Fever also suffered a major setback when Aliyah Boston exited late in the third quarter with a lower leg injury and did not return, a moment that changed Indiana’s interior presence and rhythm on both ends of the floor.
Kelsey Mitchell supported the Fever with 24 points, but Indiana could not close it out despite strong perimeter shooting throughout the night. The team finished with 17 made threes but struggled in the paint, where Washington held a decisive edge.
In the end, it was execution under pressure that defined the difference. The Mystics improved their record and walked away with a statement road win, while Indiana was left to process a narrow loss that came down to a few critical possessions.
As the season continues, both teams will look back at this matchup as a turning point moment early in the campaign and fans will remember it as one of those games where every second truly mattered. Stay tuned for continuing coverage as this rivalry and the WNBA season continue to unfold across a fast-moving schedule.
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