The Indiana Fever secured a vital win against the Washington Mystics, marking their first victory without injured point guard Caitlin Clark. The team had struggled in her absence, losing their last three games. Aari McDonald, recently signed as an emergency player, made an immediate impact with solid contributions off the bench. Coach Stephanie White praised her for her readiness and defensive skills, while players Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull acknowledged her crucial role in the team's performance, highlighting the importance of her mindset and adaptability to fill in as a playmaker.
"I thought she did a great job. She's hungry, No. 1. And No. 2, she knows how to play. And she's just a dog on defense; we needed that."
"I'm really proud of Aari for coming out and playing some incredible minutes. She was ready."
"It goes to show what a point guard should be. Aari stepped right in and provided a spark we needed to win."
"Not everybody can do that. That's a point guard mindset."
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