The Indiana Fever took another tough loss Friday night, dropping an 88-84 decision to the Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Fever drop to 18-16 and are now in seventh place in the WNBA standings, putting their playoff position in jeopardy (top eight make it). Los Angeles and Seattle are just 1.5 games back of the Fever.

The Mystics were led by rookies Sonia Citron (21 points) and Kiki Iriafen (18 points and 12 rebounds).

Aliyah Boston had 20 points for the Fever, but Kelsey Mitchell had an off shooting night (just 6-of-19 from the floor and 1-of-6 from behind the arc).

Caitlin Clark missed her 12th straight game with a right groin strain and 21st of the season. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

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