Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Tip-off: 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: ION
Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan (Indianapolis)
Match Context
The Indiana Fever (18–15) host the Washington Mystics (14–18) in a pivotal Eastern Conference clash. Indiana is looking to bounce back from a narrow 81–80 loss to Dallas, while Washington is fighting to stay in playoff contention, sitting 1.5 games behind Seattle for the final spot.
This is the third meeting between the teams this season:
June 3: Fever won 85–76
May 28: Mystics won 83–77
Key Players to Watch
Indiana Fever
Kelsey Mitchell – Averaging 22.1 PPG over her last 10 games; third in WNBA scoring
Aliyah Boston – 15.1 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 3.6 APG; anchors the paint
Sophie Cunningham & Natasha Howard – Provide veteran leadership and rebounding
Washington Mystics
Sonia Citron – Rookie wing now leading scorer (14.8 PPG); shooting 46.5% FG, 38.6% from three
Sug Sutton – 3.4 APG; floor general
Stefanie Dolson & Kiki Iriafen – Interior presence and rebounding
Team Trends & Stats
| Team | Record | Last 10 | PPG | Opp PPG | FG% | 3PT Made |
| Fever | 18–15 | 6–4 | 85.3 | 84.5 | 44.4% | 8.5 |
| Mystics | 14–18 | 3–7 | 79.4 | 81.6 | 45.9% | 7.9 |
Fever have outscored opponents by +3.0 PPG this season
Mystics traded Brittney Sykes to Seattle, elevating Citron into a lead role
Indiana is short-handed at guard: Caitlin Clark (groin), Aari McDonald (foot), Sydney Colson (knee) all out
Tactical Breakdown
Indiana will rely heavily on Mitchell’s scoring and Boston’s inside-out versatility.
Washington must contain Mitchell and win the rebounding battle to stay competitive.
Expect Indiana to push pace and attack early, while Washington will lean on ball movement and perimeter shooting.
GAME ODDS
Washington Mystics 162
Indiana Fever – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 14, 2025
