The Indiana Fever faced a challenging start to the season without star point guard Caitlin Clark, losing 83-77 to the Washington Mystics. Despite a strong start to the season, Indiana fell to 2-3, demonstrating lackluster shooting percentages and more turnovers than assists. Guard Sophie Cunningham described the loss as a wake-up call, while Kelsey Mitchell emphasized the need for improvement. The absence of Clark significantly affected the team's performance, as they averaged nearly 20 fewer points per 100 possessions without her on the court.
"I think this was a kind of gut punch for us. We're going to come back tomorrow at practice with more focus, more energy. We know where we want to be at the end of the season, but we're not just going to get there."
"We weren't sharp enough to be a contender for anything tonight. I think getting punched in the mouth early is humbling, because it shows where we need to be."
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