Caitlin Clark’s Regular Season Finale: Watching Fever vs. Mystics
The conclusion of the WNBA season is approaching.
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are set to play their final regular season game on Thursday night, visiting Washington to take on the Mystics and fellow rookie Aaliyah Edwards.
This season, Clark has had an incredible rookie year after being drafted first overall, significantly boosting WNBA viewership and social media interactions. She recently became the all-time rookie scoring leader, surpassing Seimone Augustus’ record of 744 points. In a remarkable performance, she scored a career-best 35 points in the Fever’s narrow 110-109 victory against the Dallas Wings, totaling 761 points for the season.
Here’s everything to know about the WNBA star’s last regular-season matchup of the year.
When is Indiana Fever at Washington Mystics?
- Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 19
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
This is the Fever’s final regular season contest, taking them on the road to face the Washington Mystics.
This season, all three encounters between these teams have been close, with the margin of victory being no more than seven points. The Fever won the first two matchups in June, but the Mystics triumphed in the latest game on July 10, overcoming a late challenge from Indiana.
How to Watch Caitlin Clark and Fever vs. Washington Mystics
- Amazon Prime Video
Caitlin Clark and the Fever in the Playoffs
The Fever secured a playoff spot with seven games left in the regular season, largely due to Clark’s significant contributions. Her exceptional play has revived the Indiana team, leading to their 14th playoff appearance – and their first since 2016. This marks the end of their seven-year absence from the playoffs, the longest in WNBA history. The final regular season matches will take place on Thursday, Sept. 19, with playoffs kicking off on Sunday, Sept. 22.
Caitlin Clark’s Rookie Season Performance
This season, Clark leads the WNBA in assists and three-pointers made, a tremendous accomplishment for a rookie. She has been crucial in Indiana’s success, averaging over 35 minutes of playtime per game with 19.5 points per game. Furthermore, she made history as the only player to achieve a triple-double in her rookie season, accomplishing this remarkable feat twice this year.
Clark is currently the frontrunner for the rookie of the year award, surpassing Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese, whose season was cut short due to a wrist injury on Sept. 6.