Sep 20, 2009
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Mystics Eliminated By Fever In Overtime Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, September 20, 2009 INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 19 -- As Indiana Fever star Tamika Catchings toed the free throw line with 2.6 seconds remaining in regulation of Game 2 of the WNBA Eastern Conference Semifinals, there was absolutely nothing the Washington Mystics could do to preserve their precarious lead. Catchings sunk one free throw then another to the roar of a racous Conseco Fieldhouse crowd to tie the score and force overtime. The Mystics had played desperately to extend their season for 40 minutes, but in the time it took Indiana's all-star to sink two free throws none of it mattered. In overtime, the Fever once again showed their veteran savvy against the Mystics, showing the patience necessary to capture an 81-74 win and a series victory to end...
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