## Indiana Fever Fight Hard But Lose to Washington Mystics Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics played a close game last Friday. The Fever fought hard, but the Mystics ultimately won 77-64. A slow start led to the loss for the Indiana Fever. Indiana Fever trailed early and were never able to catch up. The Fever made a run in the third quarter, but the Mystics answered every challenge. ### Indiana Fever’s Slow Start Dooms Them The Fever started the game slowly, falling behind 17-5 early. They never recovered from this deficit. The Mystics shot 50% from the field in the first quarter, while the Fever shot just 25%. This slow start put the Fever in a hole that they could not climb out of. ### Fever Make a Run in the Third Quarter The Fever made a run in the third quarter, cutting the lead to 5 points. However, the Mystics answered with a run of their own. Indiana cut the lead to 3 points late in the third quarter, but Washington scored the final 4 points of the quarter to take a 59-52 lead into the fourth. Washington closed out the game in the fourth quarter, outscoring Indiana 18-12. ### Key Stats * Elena Delle Donne led the Mystics with 24 points and 10 rebounds. * Natasha Cloud added 18 points and 7 assists. * Victoria Vivians led the Fever with 16 points. * Erica Wheeler added 15 points and 6 assists. ### What's Next? The Fever will look to bounce back on the road against the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday. The Mystics will host the Chicago Sky on Sunday.
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