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Caitlin Clark Remains Silent in Loss to Mystics as Fans Prepare for Fever’s WNBA Playoffs Run | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats & Rumors
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Caitlin Clark Remains Silent in Loss to Mystics as Fans Prepare for Fever’s WNBA Playoffs Run | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats & Rumors

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) watches teammates cut to the basket during the WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on September 19, 2024 at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo by Charles Brock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Caitlin Clark’s historic first regular season in the WNBA came to an end on Thursday when the Indiana Fever lost 92-91 to the Washington Mystics.

With Indiana already clinching the sixth playoff spot, many of the Fever’s stars, including Clark, saw limited action in the loss. Clark played just 20 minutes, scoring eight points and totaling eight assists and five rebounds.

Even with Indiana’s starters resting for much of the game, the Fever bench stepped up and made things interesting, though they were unable to come back. Still, it’s a positive sign to see strong play from the bench for the playoffs.

It was only fitting that one of the most anticipated WNBA seasons in league history ended with record attendance.

While the game ultimately wasn’t that important for the Fever, fans were still somewhat disappointed that Clark had a quiet end to the season.

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Biggest sale. Too bad people didn’t see Caitlin Clark play often enough. #INDvsWAS

Now, the Fever begin preparations for their first round matchup against the Connecticut Sun. It’s safe to say that fans are excited for the playoff matchup between the two teams.

This season marks Indiana’s first playoff appearance since 2016, a testament to the difference Clark, Aliyah Boston and other young stars have made early in their careers.

Clark finished her rookie year averaging 19.5 points, 8.4 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game, and it would be a surprise if she didn’t take home the Rookie of the Year award. Now coming off a historic regular season, she’ll look to lead the Fever to playoff success.