- Matchup: Washington Mystics vs Indiana Fever
- Scheduled Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: NBA TV
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Join us at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Sunday as the Indiana Fever (26-14) face off against the Washington Mystics (25-16).
In their latest appearance, the Washington Mystics triumphed over the Chicago Sky with a decisive 110-80 victory. Washington boasted an impressive 54.7% shooting accuracy, making 41 of 75 attempts. From beyond the arc, they sunk 9 of 21 three-pointers and achieved a free throw success rate of 73.1%, hitting 19 of 26 shots. The Mystics recorded 40 rebounds overall, with 9 coming from offensive efforts, alongside 27 assists, while they forced their opponents into 16 turnovers and secured 8 steals. Defensively, Washington allowed Chicago to shoot 43.9% from the field, giving up 29 out of 66 attempts. Chicago managed 6 assists and 3 steals, also gathering 27 boards (6 offensive, 21 defensive) and blocking 4 shots. At the charity stripe, Chicago converted 18 of 25 attempts for a 72.0% success rate and struggled with their 3-point shooting, hitting just 4 of 20 attempts.
Shakira Austin was a standout performer in this game, scoring 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting. In her 29 minutes on the court, she also secured 7 rebounds and provided 3 assists, shooting at a rate of 53.3%.
The Mystics enter this matchup with a 25-16 record for the season. They average 83.5 points per game, ranking 12th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 45.2%. Washington’s 3-point shooting stands at 31.5% (253 of 803), with a free throw conversion rate of 73.2%. As a team, they collect 37.7 rebounds per game and have tallied 809 assists this season, ranking 11th in the league for assists. They commit an average of 14.9 turnovers and 19.3 fouls per game. Defensively, the Mystics force 12.0 turnovers per game while averaging 22.9 personal fouls enforced. They allow a field goal percentage of 43.2% (494 of 940) and yield 29.9 rebounds per game, ranking 5th in allowing assists with a total of 815 dropped this year. Opponents shoot 33.3% from beyond the arc against them, and Washington ranks 2nd in the WNBA for points allowed per game (83.0).
Last time out, the Indiana Fever secured a significant victory over the Connecticut Sun, finishing with a score of 111-91. They registered 28 defensive boards and 6 offensive rebounds, totaling 34. Indiana managed to turn the ball over 12 times while achieving 13 steals. The Sun committed 23 fouls, sending the Fever to the free throw line 32 times, of which they converted 21 attempts for a rate of 65.6%. From deep, Indiana hit 12 of 29 attempts (41.4%), while their overall field goal percentage was an impressive 58.2% from 39 of 67 attempts. Indiana’s defense allowed Connecticut to score on 35 of 76 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 46.1%. From downtown, the Sun converted 9 of 28 attempts for a 32.1% success rate, while Indiana excelled at the charity stripe, finishing with 12 of 13 (92.3%). On the rebounding front, Indiana restricted Connecticut to just 26 boards in total (6 offensive).
Caitlin Clark was pivotal for the Fever during this game, shooting 12 of 19 (63.2%) and grabbing 5 rebounds. She finished the match with 34 points in 34 minutes, also dishing out 12 assists.
Indiana boasts a 26-14 overall record this season. Offensively, the Fever leads the league with a shooting percentage of 49.2%. They’ve accounted for 3,880 points throughout the year, averaging an astounding 97.0 points per game, alongside 33.2 rebounds each contest. Their average assists per game are at 20.8 (8th in the league), while they experience 13.4 turnovers. The Fever average 21.5 personal fouls per game while connecting on an impressive 81.0% of free throw attempts. Defensively, Indiana ranks 12th in points allowed, conceding 91.0 points per game. They limit opponents to 33.2% from 3-point range (310 of 933), while teams are hitting 78.8% from the free throw line against them. They allow an average of 20.7 assists and secure 31.5 rebounds per game, ranking 9th and 4th in the league, respectively. Indiana manages to force 12.5 turnovers per game and holds opponents to a 46.1% shooting percentage (9th in the league).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s thrilling WNBA matchup?
Prediction: Choose Washington
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