Washington Mystics @ Indiana Fever
Fever win first home game, 87-66 over Mystics
INDIANAPOLIS -- — Rookie Aliyah Boston had 23 points, 14 rebounds and six assists and the Indiana Fever beat the Washington Mystics 87-66 on Tuesday night for their first home victory of the season.
Indiana snapped a six-game losing streak against Washington — with its first double-digit victory since 2021.
The Fever trailed 45-41 early in the third quarter before scoring 18 of the next 20 points to take control at 59-47.
Kelsey Mitchell added 19 points and NaLyssa Smith, who scored a career-high 27 points on Sunday, had eight points for Indiana (3-6). Boston was 11 of 14 from the field to became the youngest player in WNBA history with a game of 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists while shooting 75%, according to ESPN Stats & Info.
Mitchell moved into second place on Indiana’s all-time scoring list, passing Katie Douglas (2,564). Tamika Catchings holds the record with 7,380 points.
Elena Delle Donne was the lone double-digit scorer for Washington (5-4) with 17 points. The Mystics were held to 22-of-66 shooting (33%).
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Regular Season Series
Series tied 2-2
Game Information
- Referees:
- Angelica Suffren
- Marcy Williams
- Ashley Gloss
2024-25 Eastern Conference Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 30 | 14 | .682 | - | W6 |
| New York | 27 | 17 | .614 | 3 | W3 |
| Indiana | 24 | 20 | .545 | 6 | W3 |
| Washington | 16 | 28 | .364 | 14 | L10 |
| Connecticut | 11 | 33 | .250 | 19 | L2 |
| Chicago | 10 | 34 | .227 | 20 | L4 |

