WNBA Preview: Fever at Mystics WASHINGTON (Interstat) — The Indiana Fever (5-4) visit the Washington Mystics (4-5) on Monday, June 8, 2026, at CareFirst Arena in a matchup of two teams jockeying for position in the early WNBA standings. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. Indiana enters on a high note after a 83-71 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Thursday, behind 25 points from Kelsey Mitchell and 19 points and seven rebounds from center Aliyah Boston. The Fever have split their last six games, showing offensive firepower but inconsistency on defense, allowing 100 points in a loss to Portland on May 30. Washington, meanwhile, is coming off a 109-77 blowout loss to Atlanta on Saturday, exposing defensive lapses that have plagued the Mystics in recent outings. Prior to that, Washington had won two straight, including a 90-72 win over Chicago on June 2. The teams met once earlier this season, with the Mystics escaping with a 104-102 overtime victory in Indianapolis on May 15. Washington’s Kiki Iriafen starred in that game, posting 25 points and 13 rebounds in 36 minutes. Iriafen has been a consistent force, recording double-doubles in four of her last seven games, including 15 points and 11 rebounds against Chicago. For Indiana, Boston has been a reliable presence in the paint. Over her last six games, she has averaged 17.2 points and 8.5 rebounds, including a dominant 20-point, 16-rebound performance against Golden State on May 22. However, she struggled in the earlier meeting with Washington, managing just nine points and four rebounds in 21 minutes before fouling out. The Mystics will need to contain Indiana’s backcourt duo of Mitchell and Caitlin Clark, who combined for 42 points and 10 assists in the Fever’s last win. Washington counters with Iriafen and a balanced attack, though the Mystics have been prone to slow starts. According to Interstat’s game simulator, Washington is projected to win 93-87. The Mystics will look to build on their home-court advantage, while Indiana aims to even the season series. Both teams have tough schedules ahead, making this a critical early-season test.