Caitlin Clark sealed the Indiana Fever's comeback with a buzzer‑beating three as the clock read 1.2 seconds. Her shot lifted Indiana to a 78‑76 victory over the Washington Mystics at CareFirst Arena, snapping a .500 start (5‑5) and giving the 24‑year‑old a signature moment after a rocky third season.

Clark entered the game struggling to find range, yet she tallied 10 points in the first quarter and a four‑point play in the third that briefly stretched the lead to 17. A late free‑throw miss and a turnover forced Indiana to rely on Sophie Cunningham’s inbound pass, delivering Clark the lone opportunity for the decisive bucket.

Stephanie White praised Clark’s composure, noting the win could quiet some of the relentless online chatter surrounding the star. The triumph keeps the Fever within striking distance of a playoff berth and restores confidence in a roster that has endured early‑season turbulence. Indiana now heads into its next matchup with momentum and a renewed belief in Clark’s clutch pedigree.

The win also marks Clark’s second game‑tying or go‑ahead field goal in the final five seconds against Washington, the first sending the game to overtime earlier this season. While the Mystics rallied late, the Fever’s defense forced a turnover that set up the final play. Indiana improves to 6‑5, edging closer to a winning record.