WNBA Recap: Indiana Fever Defeat Washington Mystics 88-81
Game Recap
The Indiana Fever overcame a slow start to defeat the Washington Mystics 88-81 on Wednesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Fever trailed by 10 points in the first half but rallied to take a five-point halftime lead. Indiana extended its advantage to 12 points in the third quarter and held on for the victory.
Aaliyah Boston led the way for the Fever with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Victoria Vivians added 18 points, and Emma Cannon scored 17 points off the bench. Elena Delle Donne led the Mystics with 19 points, and Shakira Austin added 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Key Stats
- The Fever shot 48.2% from the field compared to 40.5% for the Mystics.
- The Fever outrebounded the Mystics 40-32.
- The Fever had 18 assists compared to 12 for the Mystics.
The victory was the Fever's second in a row and improved their record to 7-10. The Mystics fell to 5-12 with the loss.
Box Score
Indiana Fever
- Aaliyah Boston: 22 points, 12 rebounds
- Victoria Vivians: 18 points
- Emma Cannon: 17 points
- Erica Wheeler: 11 points, 7 assists
- Kayla Alexander: 10 points, 6 rebounds
Washington Mystics
- Elena Delle Donne: 19 points
- Shakira Austin: 16 points, 10 rebounds
- Mystique Walters: 12 points
- Ariel Atkins: 10 points
- Natasha Cloud: 8 points, 5 assists
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