Fever's Momentum Stopped Cold in Blowout Loss to Mystics

The Indiana Fever suffered a crushing 93-77 defeat at the hands of the Washington Mystics, dealing a significant blow to their playoff hopes. Caitlin Clark led the Fever with 25 points and five assists, but her efforts were not enough to overcome the Mystics' youth-heavy roster. The Fever's veterans were thoroughly outplayed, and even a home-court advantage couldn't elevate the team in a miserable outing. The loss dropped the Fever a game behind the Atlanta Dream for fourth seeding, and they now face a daunting task in their next two games against the league-best Minnesota Lynx. The Fever's momentum from their previous 18-point win over the Toronto Tempo was wiped away by Sunday's loss, but a win against the Lynx would certainly boost morale in Indy.