The Indiana Fever are heading into the All-Star break on a three-game win streak after absolutely shutting down the Connecticut Sun 123-88 on Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Caitlin Clark put on a show nobody’s forgetting, dropping 27 points and dishing out 11 assists in that runaway victory. This team is rolling, and they are not looking back.
First Quarter Firepower and Boston’s Vision
This game was practically over after the first quarter, seriously. Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark were on another level from the opening tip. Mitchell hammered in 11 points on 4 of 6 shooting in that first period alone. Her backcourt partner, Clark, matched her with 11 points on 4 of 5 shooting. These two usually combine for 44 points per game, but they blew that out of the water with a combined 50 points in this dominant win!
But it was not just the scoring. Aliyah Boston showed she is so much more than a dominant post presence. She was out there dishing like crazy, snagging four assists in the first half. That is way up from her season average of 2.7 assists per game. Boston actually had more assists in that first half than both guards, Mitchell and Tyasha Harris! She finished the night with 22 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Talk about a complete game.
Fever Are Heating Up The League
The Fever are heading into the All-Star break with a solid 17-10 record, which puts them right at the top of the Eastern Conference. Think about that for a second. They are fifth in the entire league, sitting only 4.5 games out of first overall. A three-game win streak is the perfect way to hit the break, building serious momentum. This squad is proving they are a real contender, and their recent form is impossible to ignore.
What’s Next for Clark and The Crew?
Heading into the All-Star break with this kind of performance is huge, but there is still some chatter around Caitlin Clark herself. News broke that she will not change her approach on the court, despite a string of technical fouls and the possibility of a suspension. You gotta love that fire and commitment! With the All-Star festivities ahead, this team is poised for a massive run when they return to action. They have shown what they can do, and the league better be ready.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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