Sonia Citron scores 30 as Mystics top Fever 104-102 in OT despite Caitlin Clark's heroics

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Sonia Citron scored 30 points as the Washington Mystics defeated the Indiana Fever 104-102 in overtime, despite Caitlin Clark's 32 points and a late-game 3-pointer that forced the extra period.

Key points

Sonia Citron scored 30 points for the Mystics
Caitlin Clark scored 32 points for the Fever
Game went into overtime after Clark's late 3-pointer
Mystics shot 56% from the field
Iriafen had 25 points and 13 rebounds

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sonia Citron scored 30 points, Kiki Iriafen had 25 points and 13 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics edged the Indiana Fever 104-102 on Friday night after Caitlin Clark forced overtime with a dramatic 3-pointer and 17 points in the fourth quarter. Clark hit a 3 from the left wing with 1.7 seconds left in regulation, tying the game at 89-all. Citron swished a shot from half-court but didn't release the ball before the buzzer. Then Citron had five points and two assists in the extra period. Iriafen and Citron, who combined for 44 points after halftime, were 21 of 31 from the field as the Mystics (2-1) shot 56%. Shakira Austin added 19 points and rookie Cotie McMahon, in her first game, contributed 13, five in overtime. Clark finished with 32 points and seven 3s. Kelsey Mitchell added 24 points for the Fever (1-2) but missed two free throws in the last minute of overtime and a contested 2 from the left corner as time expired. Monique Billings had 10 points. Aliyah Boston had nine points for the Fever but left the game with two minutes left in the third quarter with a lower leg injury and did not return. Indiana had 17 3s on 42 attempts but was outscored 48-28 in the paint. The hit 6 of 7 3-point attempts in the first quarter for a 28-21 lead. Washington scored the last five points of the first quarter and outscored the Fever 20-9 in the second to lead 41-37 at the break. The Mystics led by 14 in the second half but Clark hit three 3s as Indiana started the fourth quarter with a 12-2.

Q&A

What were the key performances in the Mystics vs Fever game?

Sonia Citron scored 30 points, Kiki Iriafen added 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Caitlin Clark led the Fever with 32 points.

How did Caitlin Clark impact the game for the Fever?

Caitlin Clark scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, including a dramatic 3-pointer that tied the game and forced overtime.

What is the upcoming schedule for the Mystics and Fever?

The Mystics will play against Dallas next, while the Fever will host Seattle in their next game.

Sonia Citron scores 30 as Mystics top Fever 104-102 in OT despite Caitlin Clark's heroics

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