Trending Now - Caitlin Clark Reflects on Performance Amid Tough Loss

WHO:

Newsweek - Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever star

Fox News - Stephanie White, Indiana Fever head coach

The New York Times - Sonia Citron, Mystics guard; Cotie McMahon, rookie for the Mystics

WHAT:

Fox News - Caitlin Clark hit five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter against the Washington Mystics, including a game-tying shot with 1.7 seconds left to force overtime.

The New York Times - Caitlin Clark scored 17 of her game-high 32 points in the fourth quarter.

The New York Times - The Indiana Fever lost to the Washington Mystics 104-102 in overtime, marking their second consecutive defeat.

The New York Times - The Fever allowed the Mystics to outscore them 58-28 in the paint during the game.

Fox News - Caitlin Clark scored a game-high 32 points, including 17 points in the fourth quarter and seven 3-pointers in total.

The New York Times - The Fever's loss to the Mystics marked their second consecutive defeat after scoring over 100 points in a game this season.

The New York Times - The Mystics shot 56 percent from the field during the game against the Fever.

Newsweek - Caitlin Clark spoke about her struggles from three-point range, stating, "That’s like the hardest thing as a basketball player is when you’re not making shots, to really stay in it."

The New York Times - Caitlin Clark missed 18 of her first 23 three-point attempts through the first 11 quarters of the season.

The New York Times - The Fever became the eighth WNBA team in one season to suffer multiple losses when they’ve scored 100-plus points, having played only three games.

Fox News - Caitlin Clark hit five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, including a game-tying shot with 1.7 seconds left to force overtime.

Fox News - Clark scored 32 points in total, with 17 points in the fourth quarter.

The New York Times - The Indiana Fever lost to the Washington Mystics 104-102 in overtime.

The New York Times - The Fever allowed the Mystics to outscore them 58-28 in the paint.

WHERE:

Fox News - Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

The New York Times - Indiana

WHEN:

Fox News - The game took place on May 15, 2026.

The New York Times - Caitlin Clark made a game-tying 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds left in regulation.

WHY:

The New York Times - Caitlin Clark stated, "It just comes down to defense and a will to defend and getting stops," emphasizing the need for consistent defensive effort.

The New York Times - Caitlin Clark expressed that the Fever's defensive effort was lacking, stating, "It starts with me, and if we don’t have three clunky quarters, we don’t force ourselves into basketball heroics."

The New York Times - Coach Stephanie White noted, "We put a lot of pressure on our offense to be perfect when we don’t consistently defend."

HOW:

The New York Times - Coach Stephanie White noted, "We put a lot of pressure on our offense to be perfect when we don’t consistently defend."

The New York Times - Coach Stephanie White noted that the Fever "put a lot of pressure on our offense to be perfect when we don’t consistently defend."

The New York Times - Clark described her struggle with shooting, saying, "That’s like the hardest thing as a basketball player is when you’re not making shots, to really stay in it."

(UPDATED May 17, 2026 06:04 UTC)

Caitlin Clark delivered an impressive performance against the Washington Mystics, hitting five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, including a game-tying shot with just 1.7 seconds left, which forced the game into overtime. She finished with a game-high 32 points, scoring 17 of those in the fourth quarter, but the Indiana Fever ultimately fell to the Mystics 104-102, marking their second consecutive defeat. Coach Stephanie White highlighted the team's struggle, stating that they put too much pressure on their offense to be perfect without consistent defensive efforts.

(UPDATED May 16, 2026 21:20 UTC)

Caitlin Clark delivered an impressive performance, scoring a game-high 32 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter and hitting seven 3-pointers. Meanwhile, the Fever faced their second consecutive defeat against the Mystics, who shot an impressive 56 percent from the field. Clark highlighted the importance of defense, stating, "It just comes down to defense and a will to defend and getting stops," underscoring the need for a consistent defensive effort.

(UPDATED May 16, 2026 19:19 UTC)

Caitlin Clark opened up about her struggles with three-point shooting, saying, "That’s like the hardest thing as a basketball player is when you’re not making shots, to really stay in it," after missing 18 of her first 23 attempts this season. The Fever have become the eighth WNBA team to suffer multiple losses while scoring over 100 points, having played just three games, and Clark pointed out that their defensive effort needs improvement, emphasizing, "It starts with me." Coach Stephanie White added that the Fever are putting too much pressure on their offense to be perfect when their defense isn't consistently performing.

(UPDATED May 16, 2026 17:20 UTC)

In a thrilling matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever scored 32 points, including five crucial 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, with a game-tying shot that forced overtime. However, the Fever ultimately fell to the Washington Mystics, losing 104-102, as they struggled defensively, allowing the Mystics to dominate in the paint with a 58-28 advantage. Coach Stephanie White acknowledged the pressure on their offense, while Clark reflected on her shooting challenges, emphasizing the importance of consistent defense to avoid relying on last-minute heroics.