The Indiana Fever are set to host the Washington Mystics on Friday night at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse for their third game of the season. The Fever shared some good news regarding injuries ahead of their matchup.
According to the Fever’s official injury report, they have a clean bill of health for the second consecutive game. They don’t have any players sidelined, which is a welcome sight after the season they had last year and the way the preseason had several players injured.
Monique Billings made her debut on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Sparks after missing the season opener versus the Dallas Wings due to an ankle injury. Lexie Hull, who missed the entire preseason due to a hamstring issue, has played the first two games on a minutes restriction.
The Fever dealt with a lot of injuries last season, including Caitlin Clark, who was limited to just 13 games due to multiple muscle-related injuries.
Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics Preview
GettyCaitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on out as game gets set to start against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on April 25, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York.
The Fever are coming off their first win of the season on Wednesday against the Sparks in Los Angeles. Caitlin Clark led the way for Indiana, finishing with 24 points, four rebounds, nine assists and two steals in their 87-78 victory.
Clark continued to struggle from beyond the arc, going 1-for-7, and committing six turnovers. Kelsey Mitchell had 23 points, while Sophie Cunningham added 12 points and four rebounds. Aliyah Boston was in foul trouble all game and was limited to just four points, seven rebounds and two blocks.
The Fever enter Friday’s matchup with a record of 1-1. They fell short 107-104 against the Wings in their first game of the season. They looked great offensively, but they just couldn’t get any stops on the other end.
Meanwhile, the Mystics are also 1-1 to start the season. They defeated the Toronto Tempo 68-65 on opening night. Sonia Citron was fantastic for Washington, scoring 26 points on 9-for-12 shooting, while Shakira Austin added 18 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
In their second game, the Mystics were outlasted by the New York Liberty in overtime 98-93. Citron went cold from the field, scoring 17 points on 4-for-12 shooting, while Kiki Iriafen had her second straight double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds.
The two teams faced each other five times last season, with the Fever winning the season series 3-2.
Indiana Fever Probable Starting Lineup
GettyAliyah Boston #7, Damiris Dantas #12, Caitlin Clark #22 and Lexie Hull #10 of the Indiana Fever take the court against the Connecticut Sun in the first half of a first-round WNBA playoff game at Mohegan Sun Arena on September 22, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Sun defeated the Fever 93-69.
According to Fever.com, the team’s probable starting five against the Mystics will feature Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Sophie Cunningham, Monique Billings and Aliyah Boston.
They are likely to take on Washington’s potential starting lineup of Georgia Amoore, Sonia Citron, Cassandra Prosper, Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin.
The two teams are only scheduled for three games this season, including Friday’s matchup, on June 8 in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup and on September 20.
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