Tonight’s game between the Washington Mystics and Indiana Fever at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore is more than a detour from CareFirst Arena in D.C. It’s a chance for the Mystics—and the WNBA—to remind fans what basketball is really about: high-level play, team identity, and growing the game beyond one player.
Yes, Caitlin Clark won’t be suiting up. The Fever sophomore guard is out with an injury, and some casual fans may grumble that the marquee attraction isn’t there. And some may be pissed about paying hundreds of dollars for lower level seats with the intent of seeing a player who won’t be playing.