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Caitlin Clark totaled 18 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and four steals in one of the best performances of her rookie campaign, leading the Indiana Fever past the Washington Mystics for their third-consecutive victory.

Star center Aliyah Boston and guard Kelsey Mitchell chipped in 22 points apiece in the 88-81 win Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

“They’re feeling what it should have felt like from the beginning,” Fever coach Christie Sides told reporters. “I’m just really proud of them for the fourth home win in a row.”

The Fever, who never trailed, outshot the Mystics 50.8% to 41.4%. They also held a 38-26 edge in points in the paint and led by as many as 11 points.

The Fever, who lost eight of their first nine games this season, have won five of their last seven. Their next five games are on the road. The Mystics lost their first 12 games, but entered Wednesday with two-consecutive victories.

The Fever (6-10) currently hold the No. 8 spot in the WNBA standings. The Top 8 teams at the end of the season clinch spots in the WNBA playoffs.