Caitlin Clark's late 3-pointer propels Indiana Fever past Washington Mystics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Caitlin Clark hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left on June 8, lifting the Indiana Fever to a 78-76 victory over the Washington Mystics. Following the win, Clark expressed that her emotional playing style is key to her success, rejecting criticism that it detracts from the game. As she begins her third year in the WNBA, Clark acknowledges the challenges and distractions she has faced, including injury issues and rumors of a rift with her head coach. Clark emphasized that her passion for the game is crucial for her performance and aims to incorporate more joy into her play moving forward.
- •Caitlin Clark scored the game-winning 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining.
- •Indiana Fever beat Washington Mystics 78-76 on June 8.
- •Clark addressed criticism of her emotional play style after the game.
- •This marks Clark's first go-ahead basket in the final minute of a WNBA game.
- •Clark aims to enhance her joy and passion on the court going forward.
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark Says She ‘Wouldn’t Be as Good of a Player’ If It Wasn’t for Her ‘Fire and Passion’ on the Court
"The WNBA star addressed criticism about her emotional style of play
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