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WNBA·PREVIEW·September 20, 2026 08:43 AM ET

Fever and Mystics meet with playoff seeding on the line

Indiana is favored by 6.5 points on Sunday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read
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The Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics have both locked up postseason berths. Seeding is on the line in Sunday's game. Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: The Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics face off on Sunday with postseason positioning at stake. Both teams have already secured playoff berths.

Why it matters: The outcome will influence the final postseason bracket as both franchises look to optimize their path. Securing a higher seed could provide a more favorable first-round matchup.

By the numbers: The Fever hold a 29-14 record this season, while the Mystics sit at 27-16. Both previous meetings were decided by exactly two points, resulting in a 1-1 series split. Indiana enters the contest as a.

What to watch: The final standings will dictate the playoff opponents for both teams. The game is scheduled for Sunday.

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