What happened: Caitlin Clark buried a 31-foot three-pointer with just 1.2 seconds remaining to lead the Indiana Fever to a 78-76 victory over the Washington Mystics. The shot followed a late rally by Washington that saw them take a one-point lead with 4.3 seconds on the clock.
Why it matters: The win improves Indiana to 6-5 on the season and 2-1 in Commissioner's Cup play, avenging an earlier overtime loss to Washington. Clark and Aliyah Boston led the Fever starters through a seesaw battle where Indiana blew a 17-point lead before Clark's late-game heroics.
By the numbers: Caitlin Clark: 19 PTS, game-winning 3PM; Aliyah Boston: 14 PTS, 10 REB; Fever Record: 6-5 (2026 season); Final Score: Fever 78, Mystics 76.
What to watch: Indiana looks to build momentum in the Commissioner's Cup standings while Clark continues her stretch of high-volume scoring.