Friday’s matchup between the Indiana Fever (18-15) and Washington Mystics (14-18) is a must-win for both teams.
After going on a five-game win streak, Indiana’s longest in over a decade, the Fever have lost three of their last four games. During that stretch, the Fever lost guards Sydney Colson (left ACL tear) and Aari McDonald (broken right foot) to season-ending injuries, creating a glaring need for as Caitlin Clark remains sidelined because of a right groin injury.
The Fever are coming off a 81-80 loss to the Dallas Wings on Tuesday, Aug 12. Indiana trailed 17-points with 6:38 remaining in the game, but the Fever went on a 19-3 run and cut the deficit to one. Indiana had a chance to win it, but the Wings’ defense shut down the Fever’s final possession.
Following the loss, Fever coach Stephanie White criticized officiating this season, calling Aliyah Boston ‘the worst officiated post player in the league.’ White added, ‘She never gets a call. There’s a double standard there certainly, but if it’s going to be physical… allow both teams to be physical.’
Meanwhile, the Mystics are coming off a 88-83 loss to the Golden State Valkyries, marking the team’s fifth loss in six games. Rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have been sensational this year — Iriafen leads all rookies in rebounds (8.3 per game), while Sonia Citron ranks second among rookies in points (14.8) — but the Mystics find themselves outside the playoff picture in 10th place in the standings.
Here’s what you need to know for Friday’s game between the Fever and Mystics:
What time is Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics?
The Indiana Fever will host the Washington Mystics at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game will be broadcast on ION.
How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics: TV, stream
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT)
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)
TV channel: ION
Streaming: Fubo (free trial to new subscribers)
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