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Caitlin Clark managed to score eight points and provide eight assists, but the Indiana Fever fell to Washington 92-91 in their last game of the regular season.

A record crowd of 20,711 fans filled the Capital One Arena in Washington for this matchup.

The game was not crucial for Indiana, as they had already secured the sixth seed for the playoffs. They will face the third-seeded Connecticut team in the first round. This series will follow a best-of-three format, with the first two games taking place in Connecticut, and if needed, Game 3 will be hosted by Indiana.

Clark’s playing time was limited to fewer than 20 minutes during Thursday’s game, as coach Christie Sides had indicated in the pregame briefing that they would manage the starters’ minutes carefully. Clark shot 2-of-5 from the field, both baskets coming from beyond the arc. She also recorded five rebounds and one steal.

For the regular season, Clark averaged 19.2 points per game, leading the league with 8.4 assists, along with 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals. Although she also had the highest number of turnovers in the league at 5.6 per game, this is typical for guards who handle the ball frequently. In her debut season, Clark has shattered multiple records and is the frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year award, which will be announced next week.

The Fever faced some concern when guard Kelsey Mitchell, who had been performing exceptionally after the Olympics, suffered a severe ankle twist early in the game. She took her time getting back to defense, and after being subbed out, she went straight to the locker room. Mitchell did not start the second half, however, she returned to warm up post-break, suggesting that her early exit was likely a precaution. She played less than five minutes in total.

Leading the Fever on Thursday was Kristy Wallace, who scored 17 points, while NaLyssa Smith added 16. For Washington, Sika Kone was the top scorer with 20 points.