After a five-game win streak had the Fever ascending the WNBA standings, they've now lost four of five and are looking over their shoulder.

The Indiana Fever suffered their second straight loss on Friday as they fell to the Washington Mystics in a tight one, 88-84. This defeat follows Tuesday’s 81-80 loss against the Dallas Wings, as Indiana has now lost two in a row at home in the span of four days.

The Connecticut Sun (5-26) are back in action at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, August 17 at 1:00 PM ET to host the Indiana Fever (18-16). The game will air nationally on NBA TV and locally on NBC Sports Boston with Brendan Glasheen,

Sophie Cunningham couldn’t help herself when having a chance to take a friendly jab at her good friend Caitlin Clark.

The Indiana faithful wasted no time adhering to the Fever’s request. “Happy Birthday Sophie-Hope it’s a good one😊❤️🎉🎂” a comment on Instagram read. “Happy Birthday, Sophie!! May God continue to rain all his blessings down on you. 🙏🎂🥳🥳🎉💘” said another. “Happy Birthday gurrrrrl!!!” a user posted.

The Washington Mystics defeated the Indiana Fever 88-84 on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With injuries and new players, Sophie Cunningham says Fever are in an “adjustment period” The Fever sit seventh in the standings with 10 games remaining.

The Indiana Fever have suffered through a disappointing season. After starting the year with WNBA Finals contention hype and Caitlin Clark preparing for a possible MVP season, things have not gone close to according to plan.

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