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.

Sonia Citron scored 21 points, Kiki Iriafen had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Indiana Fever 88-84.

The Washington Mystics returned home on Wednesday to face the streaking Golden State Valkyries, who entered the contest winners of two straight games. Golden State kept that winning streak alive, defeating the Mystics 88-83.

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The Washington Mystics and Indiana Fever are both slumping, so one of them will claim a much-needed outcome when they meet Friday night in Indianapolis.

The Mystics lost a heartbreaker to the Valkyries without Shakira Austin on Wednesday, which is a reminder of her impact.