Caitlin Clark's Fever see Sophie Cunningham sidelined as playoff pressure builds

The Indiana Fever's 93-77 loss to the Washington Mystics raised concerns ahead of the WNBA playoffs, with Sophie Cunningham playing just seven minutes and Lexie Hull seeing reduced court time. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell still delivered 20-point performances, extending their shared league record. Indiana now faces two games against Minnesota, with playoff seeding unsettled and defensive issues demanding attention before the postseason begins.