Caitlin Clark just wrapped up the regular season for the Indiana Fever, but trust me, it was not the goodbye anyone wanted. Thursday night saw her post a brutal career-low two points on a dismal 1-for-12 shooting, as the Fever got absolutely rocked 88-66 by the Minnesota Lynx. It was, without a doubt, the worst game of her entire career.
The Numbers Don’t Lie, and They’re Ugly
We’ve seen Clark light it up all season, averaging 22.8 points and 8.5 assists per game, ranking second in the league in assists and third in scoring. She’s a consistent offensive weapon, right? But Thursday was a complete reversal. She finished with just two points, three assists, and zero three-pointers. Her 8.3% field goal percentage was a career low, a shocking stat line for a player who usually makes headlines for draining shots, not missing them all.
Playoff Path Just Got a Whole Lot Nastier
The Fever had already clinched a playoff spot, which is great, but this blowout loss changes everything. Combined with the Washington Mystics’ victory over the Chicago Sky, the Fever dropped from the No. 5 seed to the No. 6 seed. Instead of facing the Atlanta Dream, they now stare down either the defending WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces or the Golden State Valkyries in the first round. And to make matters worse, All-Star Aliyah Boston, a critical piece of that squad, left the game with an injury and did not return to the court.
This is absolutely not how you want to limp into the postseason. With their superstar having her worst game ever and a key All-Star potentially sidelined, the Fever have a brutal road ahead. This is gonna be a wild ride, folks.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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