Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics recap: Fever get first win with Caitlin Clark on sideline

The Indiana Fever get their first win since Caitlin Clark sat with a quad injury, snapping a three-game skid 85-76 over the Washington Mystics.

Kelsey Mitchell scores 23 points, hitting 4-of-7 3-pointers. Lexie Hull scores 14 with 7 rebounds and 4 assists, Aliyah Boston adds 10, DeWanna Bonner 9 and Damiris Dantis 8 in the first quarter. Newcomer Aari McDonald has 7 points, 5 assists and 3 steals in 27 minutes. Indiana makes 11-of-28 3-pointers and commits just 8 turnovers.

Indiana Fever forward DeWanna Bonner (25) falls back while guarding Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen (44) on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Washington rookie Kiki Iriafen scores a season-high 20 points along with 9 rebounds. Brittney Sykes adds 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Sonia Citron 13 points and 7 rebounds, and Shakira Austin 10 points. The Mystics go 1-of-10 from 3-point range and 15-of-23 on free throws but are +14 on rebounds.

The Fever (3-4) visit the Chicago Sky (2-4) on Saturday night. 

Indiana Fever thwart Washington Mystics run

1:28 left 4Q, Fever 80, Mystics 73: Washington gets as close as 1 before the Fever surge. Aliyah Boston scores Indiana's first basket of the quarter at the 5:45 mark, snapping a 12-point Mystics run.

Indiana Fever are scoreless in fourth quarter

6:36 left 4Q, Fever 69, Mystics 65: Washington scores the first 10 points of the quarter over 3:24, narrowing its deficit to 4. Another Indiana timeout.

Washington Mystics draw several Indiana Fever fouls

8:59 left 4Q, Fever 69, Mystics 59: Timeout, Fever. The Fever have picked up 3 fouls in the first minute of the quarter.

Fever lead Mystics through three quarters

End 3Q, Fever 69, Mystics 55: Indiana pumps in 31 points in the quarter, including 12 by Lexie Hull. The Fever are put to 52.1% shooting from the field.

Indiana Fever are getting hot vs. Washington Mystics

2:07 left 3Q, Fever 65, Mystics 49: The Fever have a season-high 10 3-pointers, while Washington has made 1.

Indiana Fever extend lead on Washington Mystics

4:15 left 3Q, Fever 58, Mystics 47: Natasha Howard's layup with 5:45 left gives Indiana a 55-43 lead. Washington's Kiki Iriafen is up to 18 points.

Halftime: Fever 38, Mystics 34

Kelsey Mitchell has 10 points, including 2-of-3 3-point shooting. Aliyah Boston is 4-of-4 from the field but picks up her 3rd foul with 2:50 remaining. Damiris Dantis had 8 first-quarter points. Indiana has 5 3-pointers and 0 offensive rebounds.

Washington rookie Kiki Iriafen has 12 points on 6-of-7 shooting and Shakira Austin has 8 points off the bench. Washington is shooting 51.9% from the field, has 0 3-pointers, is +10 on rebounds and 9 turnovers.

Kelsey Mitchell pushes the Indiana Fever into the lead

1:15 left 2Q, Fever 35, Mystics 34: Kelsey Mitchell hits a 3-pointer, giving her 10 points and prompting a Washington timeout.

Washington Mystics retake lead against Indiana Fever

5:21 left 2Q, Mystics 26, Fever 23: Indiana fails to score for the first 3:26 of the quarter, but Aliyah Boston scores on consecutive possessions. Indiana is 9-of-22 from the field, 3-of-11 on 3-pointers.

Damiris Dantas lifts Indiana Fever off bench

End 1Q, Fever 19, Mystics 18: Damiris Dantas has 8 points, including 2-of-3 3-pointers, to lead Indiana. Kiki Iriafen has 6 points for Washington. Sydney Colson has returned to the game.

Indiana Fever burst to lead over Washington Mystics

2:56 left 1Q, Fever 17, Mystics 10: A 7-0 run prompts a Washington timeout. Fever newcomer Aari McDonald has 2 points, 2 steals and 1 assist.

Aliyah Boston is in foul trouble for Indiana Fever

4:33 left 1Q, Fever 10, Mystics 10: Fever are 2-of-6 on 3-pointers, while the Mystics haven't attempted a 3. Indiana has committed 4 fouls, Washington 0. Aliyah Boston picks up her 2nd foul with 5:12 left. Damaris Dantis replaces Boston.

Indiana Fever, Washington Mystics battle early

6:19 left 1Q, Fever 4, Mystics 4: Sydney Colson heads to the bench with a bloody nose after running into Washington's Brittney Sykes. Colson scores the game's first basket after stealing the ball from Stephanie Dolson.

Sydney Colson will start for Fever vs. Mystics

Fever: Syndey Colson, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, Natasha Howard, Aliyah Boston

Mystics: Sug Sutton, Brittney Sykes, Sonia Citro, Kiki Iriafen, Stefanie Dolson

Sydney Colson warms up for Indiana Fever

Sydney Colson, who left Friday's game with a leg injury, warms up Tuesday night.

Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics start time today, June 3

7 p.m. ET Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis

Fever vs. Mystics expert predictions, picks for today, June 3

Chloe Peterson, IndyStar: Mystics 78-70

"The Fever have lost three straight games (including one to the Mystics and another to the then-winless Sun), and it won't get easier anytime soon.

"Indiana is 0-2 with Caitlin Clark, the heartbeat of its offense, on the sideline with a quad strain. Two backup ball-handlers, Sydney Colson and Sophie Cunningham, are likely out after suffering injuries against Connecticut.

"Washington, on the other hand, seems to be on a roll. Its 2025 rookies, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron, are each compiling early Rookie of the Year campaigns, and the Mystics have been a surprise.

"Washington already beat Indiana, 83-77, a week ago, and that was with Cunningham and Colson playing. Washington is physical, fast, and healthy, and the Fever are at an early low point in the season."

Caitlin Clark injury: How long will Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark be out? How many games will she miss?

Mystics: Georgia Amoore (ACL) is out.

Is Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark injured? What is a quad injury?

Fever second-year guard Caitlin Clark is out with a left quadriceps injury. She dealt with a similar injury during preseason, but team officials say this one is different.

Fever coach Steph White added that she does not know the specific strain of Clark’s injury. Based on her reevaluation timeline of two weeks, however, it is likely a Grade I or II strain. A Grade I strain is mild and only involves a small number of muscle fibers, according to the Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Centre, and there is usually pain and tightness but no loss of function. It usually takes two weeks to recover from a Grade I strain. A Grade II strain is slightly more serious, where there would be some loss of function, and that typically takes 4-6 weeks for a full recovery.

Caitlin Clark stats

In four games this season, Caitlin Clark averaged 19.0 points, 9.3 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals, making 31.4% of her 3-pointers.

What channel is the Fever game today, June 3? How can I watch Fever-Mystics game?

TV: MeTV, NBA TV, with Pat Boylan (play-by-play), Debbie Antonelli (analyst) and Kelsie Kasper (sideline reporting) 

How can I stream, listen to the Fever today, June 3?

Radio: 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with John Nolan (play-by-play) and Bria Goss (analysis).

Are the Fever favored over the Mystics today, June 3? Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics betting odds

Favorite: Fever by 5.5 points

Over/under: 161.5 total points

Moneyline: Fever -210, Mystics +170

Fever vs. Mystics tickets

Fever probable starting lineup today, June 3

(Season averages)

• Aliyah Boston (16.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.8 blocked shots)
• Kelsey Mitchell (16.3 points, 1.2 steals, 29.0% 3-pointers)
• Natasha Howard (12.2 points, 6.8 rebounds)
• Lexie Hull (10.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 57.1% 3-pointers)
• DeWanna Bonner (7.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals,38.5% 3-pointers)

Mystics probable starting lineup today June 3

• Brittney Sykes (21.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.3 steals)
• Sonia Citron (14.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 40.0% 3-pointers)
• Kiki Iriafen (13.9 points, 10.1 rebounds)
• Sug Sutton (5.4 points)
• Stefanie Dolson (3.9 points, 3.4 rebounds)

Indiana Fever upcoming schedule

• 7 p.m. Tues., June 3: Washington at Fever*
• 8 p.m. Sat., June 7: Fever at Chicago*
• 7:30 p.m. Tues., June 10: Fever at Atlanta*

*-Commissioner's Cup games

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