With just one more game to go after Sunday’s tilt, the Washington Mystics finish off their home schedule this season with an afternoon showdown against the Indiana Fever. Here’s the preview:
Game info
When: Sunday, September 6 at 3:00 p.m. EST
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Where: CFG Bank Arena, Baltimore, MD
How to watch: Monumental Sports Network
Injury report
Mystics: Jacy Sheldon – Out (Ankle), Georgia Amoore – Out (Leg)
Fever: Caitlin Clark – Out (Leg), Sydney Colson – Out (Knee), Aari McDonald – Out (Foot), Chloe Bibby – Out (Knee), Sophie Cunningham – Out (Knee)
Game notes and more
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Mystics have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, but this matchup will put them in a position to play spoiler. The Fever are the current 7th seed for the playoffs, but are only 2.5 games ahead of the 9th place Los Angeles Sparks.
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It’s really simple for the Fever, if they win either of their two games, then they will clinch a playoff spot. A lost to the Mystics or the Lynx, who they play after the Mystics, could result in their team being eliminated from the playoffs.
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For the Mystics, their play has been up and down in the 2nd half since they have fully embraced giving bigger roles to their younger players. They are in the midst of a 8-game losing streak. Although losing has helped their draft status, it’s still important for players like Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen to make strides in their development. A signature win to help eliminate the Fever would be a strong note to close the season out on.
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The Mystics’ offense has been particularly bad lately. In the past 10 games, the Mystics have averaged 74.3 points per game, which is dead last in the league during that period. Being able to show strides on that end will be key in this one. Teams have adjusted and focused on stopping Citron and Iriafen, so they will have to find a way to still be productive or get some productivity from others.
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Fever have had an injury-riddled season. It was announced this past week that Caitlin Clark will be out for the rest of the season, adding her to a significant list of players that the Fever has lost over the course of this season.
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Kelsey Mitchell will be the player to look out for, for the Fever. Her 20 points per game is a career-best. Her speed combined with her shooting prowess makes her a difficult matchup. Mystics must find a way to slow her down to have a chance.
