The Indiana Fever put on a show Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, but it wasn't enough to overcome a cold-shooting second half, falling 104-102 in overtime to the Washington Mystics.

Caitlin Clark was the star of the night, catching fire in the fourth quarter to force extra time. She finished with 32 points—just three shy of her career high—along with eight assists, showing the clutch play that has fans on their feet. Kelsey Mitchell added 24 points, but the Fever's hopes took a hit when Aliyah Boston left the game with a lower leg injury with two minutes left in regulation. She finished with nine points in 20 minutes.

For the Mystics, Sonia Citron led the charge with 30 points, six rebounds, and four assists, while Kiki Iriafen dominated the paint with 25 points and 13 rebounds.

Here's what stood out in the loss:

What I liked: Clark's ability to take over when it mattered most. Down big in the second half, she refused to let the Fever fade, hitting key shots and setting up teammates to claw back into the game. It's the kind of fire that defines a franchise player.

What I disliked: The Fever's shooting drought in the second half. After a strong start, the offense went cold, allowing the Mystics to build a lead that proved too deep to fully erase. Boston's injury only added to the frustration, leaving a gap in the frontcourt that the team couldn't fill.

What the loss means: It's a tough setback for a Fever team looking to build momentum early in the season. But with Clark's star power and Mitchell's scoring punch, there's plenty of reason for optimism—especially if Boston's injury isn't serious. For fans, this game was a reminder that every play matters, and that the Fever have the talent to compete with anyone when they're clicking.