Indiana Fever at Washington Mystics
· Women's National Basketball AssociationMystics beat Fever after 2nd-half delay because of leak
The Mystics (16-10) were up by 13 at the half before the game was delayed because of a leak in the Verizon Center roof. It was the second time in two weeks that there was water on the court because of a leak. The Mystics were supposed to play the Connecticut Sun on July 28, but that game was called about 50 minutes after the 7 p.m. scheduled start because of water on the floor. That game will be made up on Aug. 29.
On Saturday, Verizon Center workers put a yellow tarp above the court to contain the leak and the second half began late. The teams entertained themselves and the fans during part of the delay by having a dance contest.
Candice Dupree led Indiana with 26 points. The Fever (9-19) were missing guards Briann January and Tiffany Mitchell, who were both out with knee injuries.
Regular Season Series
WSH wins series 4-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 80 - 100 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 80 - 100 |
| 4th 0.0 |  |
Asia Taylor defensive rebound | 80 - 100 |
| 4th 1.0 |  |
Jeanette Pohlen-Mavunga misses layup | 80 - 100 |
| 4th 9.0 | |
Jeanette Pohlen-Mavunga defensive rebound | 80 - 100 |
Statistics
 IND |
 WSH |
|
|---|---|---|
| 31-70 | FG | 34-59 |
| 44 | Field Goal % | 58 |
| 7-19 | 3PT | 10-17 |
| 37 | Three Point % | 59 |
| 11-16 | FT | 22-25 |
| 69 | Free Throw % | 88 |
| 25 | Rebounds | 35 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 17 | Defensive Rebounds | 28 |
| 21 | Assists | 23 |
| 6 | Steals | 4 |
| 2 | Blocks | 6 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 10 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 13 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 16 |
| 10 | Fast Break Points | 5 |
| 26 | Points in Paint | 40 |
| 20 | Fouls | 18 |
| 0 | Largest Lead | 27 |
Game Information
Location: Washington, DC
Attendance: 7,337 · Capacity:
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indiana |
- | 12 | W4 | 0.6571429 | 23 |
 Atlanta |
1.5 | 13 | L1 | 0.61764705 | 21 |
 New York |
1.5 | 14 | W2 | 0.6111111 | 22 |
 Washington |
2.5 | 14 | W1 | 0.5882353 | 20 |
 Chicago |
10 | 22 | W1 | 0.37142858 | 13 |
 Toronto |
12 | 23 | L10 | 0.3030303 | 10 |
 Connecticut |
14 | 25 | L2 | 0.24242425 | 8 |
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