Caitlin Clark Makes Optimistic Statement After Fever’s Loss to Mystics
On Sunday, the Indiana Fever suffered a disappointing loss to the Washington Mystics at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Fever had one of their worst shooting nights of the season, going 26-for-71 from the field in a 93-77 defeat. They also allowed 50 points in the paint as they lost ground in the WNBA playoff seeding […] The post Caitlin Clark Makes Optimistic Statement After Fever’s Loss to…
Indianapolis, Indiana - September 20: The Indiana Fever suffered a disappointing 93-77 loss to the Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday. The Fever shot just 26-for-71 from the field, allowing 50 points in the paint as they slipped in the WNBA playoff seeding race. Caitlin Clark had 25 points but only 6-of-20 shooting.
Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen each posted double-double performances for the Mystics. Clark expressed a positive outlook following the loss, acknowledging it was one of the worst shooting nights of the season but expressing confidence that such poor shooting won't recur. She emphasized the team's strong offense and the need to capitalize on easy opportunities.
The Fever will aim to close out the regular season with victories against the Minnesota Lynx in their final two games, facing them twice in must-win matchups.
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