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Caitlin Clark scored eight factors and handed out eight assists, however the Indiana Fever dropped their last recreation of the common season, shedding 92-91 at Washington.
A WNBA-record 20,711 fans packed Washington’s Capital One Enviornment for the competition.
The sport was of little significance, although, as Indiana had already locked up the sixth seed within the playoffs. The Fever will meet third-seeded Connecticut within the first spherical. The sequence shall be a better of three, with the primary two video games scheduled to be performed at Connecticut. If a Recreation 3 is critical, Indiana will host it.
Clark performed lower than 20 minutes Thursday at Washington, which Fever coach Christie Sides had warned would possibly occur throughout Thursday’s pregame when she stated the workforce can be particularly cautious with all its starters. Clark shot 2-of-5 from the sphere, each of her made pictures approaching 3s. She additionally grabbed 5 rebounds and one steal.
Clark finishes the common season averaging 19.2 factors, a league-best 8.4 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals. (Clark additionally led the league in turnovers, with 5.6 per recreation, however it’s common for guards who’ve the ball of their palms a lot to high that stat class, too.) She’s damaged quite a few data in her first 12 months as a professional, and is the heavy favourite to win Rookie of the Yr subsequent week when all league awards are introduced.
The Fever did have a scare when guard Kelsey Mitchell, who’s been on a tear post-Olympics, badly turned her left ankle early within the recreation. Mitchell was gradual to get again on protection and, after she was subbed out, instantly headed again to the locker room. Mitchell didn’t begin the second half, however she warmed up after the break, which implies sitting her — she performed lower than 5 minutes — was seemingly precautionary.
Kristy Wallace led the Fever Thursday with 17 factors, whereas NaLyssa Smith chipped in 16. Sika Kone had 20 for Washington.