The Indiana Fever snapped their three-game losing streak with an 85-76 win over the Washington Mystics on Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This was their first victory without star guard Caitlin Clark, who has been sidelined since Memorial Day with a quad strain.
After a competitive first half, the Fever dominated the third quarter to build a 16-point lead. It seemed as though they would cruise to victory, but Brittney Sykes led the Mystics on a furious rally that cut the deficit down to two at multiple points. That was as close as the road team would get, however, as the Fever pulled away down the stretch.
The Fever are now 3-4 on the season. They will be back in action on Saturday night against the Chicago Sky in a game that will be broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.
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Here are some key takeaways from the Fever’s first win in nearly two weeks:
McDonald makes an immediate impact
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