Indiana Fever edge Washington Mystics 78-76 on Caitlin Clark's buzzer‑beater

Caitlin Clark scored 19 points and hit a 31‑foot three‑pointer with 1.2 seconds left to give the Indiana Fever a 78‑76 victory over the Washington Mystics. The Fever led by as many as 17 points in the third quarter, but Washington rallied to take a one‑point lead with 4.3 seconds remaining before Clark’s final shot sealed the win. Clark finished with four three‑pointers and five assists, while teammates Kelsey Mitchell (15 points) and Aliyah Boston (14 points, 10 rebounds) also contributed.

The win moved the Fever to 2‑1 in Commissioner’s Cup play and improved their overall record to 6‑5. Coach Stephanie White praised Clark’s composure, noting the shot could quiet the “noise” surrounding the star. The following day Clark was named to Time Magazine’s 2026 list of the 100 most influential people in sports.

The game attracted a near‑record television audience for Fever games, adding to a season in which Indiana’s matches have drawn some of the largest WNBA viewership numbers since 2000.