00:00We take you courtside to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where the Indiana Fever battled the Washington Mystics in what turned into a dramatic preseason thriller on May 4th, 2025.
00:10It was a night many expected to be quiet, especially with Kaitlin Clark ruled out due to mild leg tightness.
00:18But what unfolded instead was a gripping display of grit, hustle, and team depth.
00:24Let's take you through it from start to overtime finish.
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00:47The Mystics came out firing.
00:49They dictated the tempo early, swarming on defense and forcing Indiana into tough looks.
00:55The Fever looked flat to start, struggling to create open shots and giving up turnovers that led to easy transition buckets for Washington.
01:04The Mystics moved the ball well, their half-court offense running smoothly, and by the end of the first quarter, they held a confident lead.
01:12Indiana had work to do.
01:14In the second quarter, the Fever started to find life, and it came in the form of Sophie Cunningham.
01:21Coming off the bench, she immediately changed the energy.
01:25Her aggressive drives to the rim, efficient scoring, and constant movement sparked Indiana's offense.
01:32With Cunningham leading the charge, the Fever slowly began chipping away at the Mystics' lead.
01:38Although Washington remained ahead at the half, the tone of the game had shifted.
01:44Indiana was building momentum.
01:47After halftime, Washington looked to stabilize things.
01:51They returned to their disciplined ball movement and attacked the paint, managing to hold off Indiana's surge for most of the third quarter.
01:59Indiana kept the game within reach.
02:01But it wasn't until the final few minutes of the period that they started to force turnovers and push the pace.
02:08Still, the Mystics maintained a slim lead heading into the fourth, and the game remained tightly contested.
02:15That's when Indiana flipped the switch.
02:18In the fourth quarter, the Fever came out with relentless energy.
02:23Cunningham continued to dominate, scoring key buckets and crashing the glass.
02:28Lexi Hull turned up the pressure on defense.
02:31Diving for loose balls and converting fast breaks.
02:35Natasha Howard brought veteran poise and strength in the paint, delivering on both ends with timely scores and crucial rebounds.
02:44Washington began to unravel, missing shots they had made earlier and struggling to break through Indiana's aggressive defense.
02:52With the clock winding down, the Fever completed their comeback, tying the game and sending it into overtime to the roar of their home crowd.
03:01In overtime, Indiana never looked back.
03:05The energy in the building was electric, and the Fever fed off it.
03:09Sophie Cunningham capped off her night with 21 points and 8 rebounds, showing leadership and poise in every moment.
03:18Lexi Hull finished with 13 points, 5 boards, and 4 assists.
03:22A complete two-way effort that made a real difference.
03:26Natasha Howard added 11 points and 8 rebounds, controlling the paint when it mattered most.
03:33The Fever outscored the Mystics in the extra period, securing a gritty and emotional 79-74 victory.
03:42This one meant more than just a tally in the preseason column.
03:45Without Kaitlyn Clark, Indiana proved they're a complete team.
03:50Deep, tough, and capable of stepping up when challenged.
03:54Sophie Cunningham's breakout night reminded fans of her potential as a leader,
03:58while players like Hull and Howard showed why they're critical pieces of this roster.
04:04For the Mystics, the game started strong but slipped away late.
04:08A reminder of how quickly things can turn in this league.
04:11Their early execution was impressive, but closing out games would be something they'll look to tighten up.
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