What happened: The Indiana Fever have announced their starting lineup for tonight's Commissioner's Cup matchup against the Washington Mystics at CareFirst Arena. Stars Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston anchor the unit alongside Kelsey Mitchell, Monique Billings, and Lexie Hull for the nationally televised contest.
Why it matters: Both teams enter the matchup with 1-1 records in Eastern Conference Cup play, making this a pivotal game for tournament standings. As the defending Commissioner's Cup champions, Indiana is fighting to keep pace with the unbeaten New York Liberty for a spot in the June 30 championship game.
By the numbers: Indiana enters with a 1-1 Cup record and a +4 point differential, trailing Washington (1-0, +18) in the East standings. Caitlin Clark is averaging 17.0 points and 8.0 assists in Cup play following a win over Atlanta.
What to watch: The game tips off at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock. The Fever will continue Cup play later this week as the qualifying window runs through June 17.