Match Highlight: Clark’s Buzzer-Beater
Caitlin Clark drilled a deep three with 1.2 seconds left, and the Indiana Fever stole a 78-76 road win over the Washington Mystics on Monday night.
For anyone hunting the Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics match player stats, the story is simple — Clark’s nerve outlasted Washington’s furious rally.
We watched a 17-point Fever cushion nearly collapse before that dagger dropped.
How the Match Unfolded
Indiana set the tone early, building a commanding 43-29 halftime lead behind Clark’s 10 first-quarter points.
A four-point play stretched that edge to 17 in the third.
But Washington fought back after losing Kiki Iriafen to a sprained ankle, and Shakira Austin’s layup nudged the Mystics ahead 74-73.
That late swing is where the real drama lived.
Clark missed two free throws, then found Kelsey Mitchell for a go-ahead layup before Sonia Citron’s foul flipped the lead again.
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Per the official Indiana Fever recap, Aliyah Boston then broke up the last inbound pass to ice it.
Postgame thread of the Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics.
The Caitlin Clark signature moment happened yet again… this time with a win against us.
Cotie went for the steal and was so close. Instincts probably took over there but that’s Caitlin’s range and probably felt like…
— Mystics Report (@MysticsReport) June 9, 2026Player Stats & Final Score
| Team | Final | Halftime | Record |
| Indiana Fever | 78 | 43 | 6-5 |
| Washington Mystics | 76 | 29 | 4-6 |
I’ve extracted the tables from the ESPN page for the Fever vs. Mystics game. Here is the complete breakdown of the linescore, team statistics, season matchups, and conference standings.
Game Line Score
The Indiana Fever took down the Washington Mystics in a tight overtime battle, finishing 79-74.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics (WSH) | 24 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 74 |
| Indiana Fever (IND) | 13 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 79 |
Team Stats Comparison
While the Mystics shot a higher overall field goal percentage, the Fever dominated the free-throw line (shooting a stellar 96.4%) and won the rebounding battle to secure the win.
| Washington Mystics (WSH) | Statistic | Indiana Fever (IND) |
|---|---|---|
| 38% (28-74) | Field Goal % | 30% (23-76) |
| 25% (7-28) | Three Point % | 21% (6-28) |
| 73% (11-15) | Free Throw % | 96% (27-28) |
| 41 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 25 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 15 | Largest Lead | 5 |
Season Matchups (Series Tied 2-2)
This game page also tracked their regular season head-to-head series, which ended in a dead heat.
| Game | Location | Date | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Washington | May 28 | 83 – 77 | Mystics |
| 2 | @ Indiana | June 3 | 85 – 76 | Fever |
| 3 | @ Indiana | August 15 | 88 – 84 | Mystics |
| 4 | @ Washington | September 7 | 94 – 65 | Fever |
WNBA Eastern Conference Standings
Here is how the Eastern Conference looked at the time of this matchup, with both Indiana and Washington fighting closely in the middle of the pack.
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 7 | 3 | .700 | — | W1 |
| New York | 7 | 4 | .636 | 0.5 | W4 |
| Toronto | 6 | 5 | .545 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Indiana | 5 | 5 | .500 | 2.0 | L1 |
| Washington | 4 | 5 | .444 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Chicago | 4 | 7 | .364 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 10 | .167 | 6.0 | L2 |
Here are the standout numbers from the box score that we tracked across both rosters:
- Caitlin Clark (IND): 19 points and the clutch game-winner
- Aliyah Boston (IND): 14 points, 10 rebounds — a double-double
- Kelsey Mitchell (IND): 15 points
- Michaela Onyenwere (WAS): 17 points to lead the Mystics
- Sonia Citron and Georgia Amoore (WAS): 12 points each
- Shakira Austin (WAS): 10 points and 9 rebounds
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Our Take
If you’ve followed this WNBA 2026 season, this won’t come as a surprise.
We think Clark is quietly becoming the league’s most fearless closer.
Indiana’s 2-1 start in the Commissioner’s Cup hints at real momentum, while Washington’s depth and late execution remain the gap to close.
Our analysis suggests the Fever’s balance — three scorers in double figures, as the numbers at Her Hoop Stats confirm — is what should worry the rest of the league.
For neutral fans, this rivalry is fast becoming appointment viewing.