Caitlin Clark didn’t just have a big night against our Seattle Storm on Friday. She put on an absolute clinic, pouring in a franchise-record 45 points and adding 10 assists in a thrilling 110-107 victory for the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The crazy part? Clark made WNBA history, becoming the first player ever to record at least 40 points and 10 assists in the same game, setting a new Fever single-game scoring record in the process. Talk about a tough night for the Emerald City!
Clark’s Unbelievable Night Started Before Tipoff
This wasn’t just some hot streak, folks. Clark herself said she knew it was coming. “I feel like some nights you have it even before the ball tips, and I felt like it was going to be one of those for me,” she revealed after the game. And boy, was she right. The three-time WNBA All-Star was surgical from everywhere, sinking 11 of 18 shots from the field, dropping six 3-pointers, and hitting a ridiculous 17 of 19 free throws. She wasn’t just scoring either, adding two rebounds, four steals, and two blocks. Her impact was massive, especially as the Fever had to fight off a late surge from our Storm. Clark credited visualizing her dominant performance, saying, “I feel like you just have to believe you’re going to have those types of nights, and you have to visualize having those types of nights. And I feel like that’s what I did.” That’s the kind of confidence that makes you a superstar, even if it hurts when it’s against your squad.
The Storm Fought Hard, But Couldn’t Find An Answer
Our Storm didn’t just roll over, let’s be clear. They put up a massive 107 points and hung tough, threatening the Fever right until the final seconds. Dominique Malonga absolutely went off for Seattle, leading the team with a monster 28 points and 14 rebounds. That’s a huge double-double, showing the grit our team has. But, the harsh truth is, the Storm just couldn’t find a way to stop Clark. Even when shots don’t fall, Clark said she’s learned to trust the work she puts in, explaining, “It’s not always going to go your way. Sometimes there’s going to be a stretch where the ball’s not going through the rim, and you can’t get discouraged. And I know all the time in the work that I put in, and people believe in me.” Clark’s record night dominated the headlines, but the Fever needed more than just her to seal the deal. Kelsey Mitchell dropped 30 points, and Monique Billings added 16 points and five rebounds, helping Indiana handle our Storm’s size inside. Clark and Mitchell combined for an insane 75 of the Fever’s 110 points.
This was a tough pill to swallow for the Emerald City. The Fever didn’t have much time to celebrate, scheduled to hit the court again Saturday night against the New York Liberty for a brutal back-to-back. Clark acknowledged that not every game will be a masterpiece like this one against Seattle, but man, what a performance. Our Storm has to go back to the drawing board and figure out how to handle a talent like that, especially when someone feels that kind of night coming!
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