What happened: Caitlin Clark hit a deep step-back three-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining to lift the Indiana Fever to a 78-76 victory over the Washington Mystics on Monday. The clutch shot capped a 19-point outing for Clark and erased a late lead from Washington just seconds prior.
Why it matters: The victory moves Indiana to 2-1 in Commissioner's Cup play as the team looks to defend its 2025 tournament title. The win keeps the Fever in pursuit of the Eastern Conference's top spot, while the Mystics fall to 1-2 in the mid-season tournament standings.
By the numbers: Clark 2026: 18.7 PPG, 8.2 APG. Fever Cup Record: 2-1. Final: Indiana 78, Washington 76.
What to watch: The Fever continue their Commissioner's Cup defense against the Toronto Tempo on Wednesday.