Caitlin Clark’s latest 11-game stretch has been an absolute firestorm for the Indiana Fever, with her averaging an insane 26.3 points, 9.4 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per contest. She’s been red-hot from the floor, hitting 50.0 percent of her field goals, a scorching 41.1 percent from beyond the arc, and 86.7 percent from the free-throw line in 33.4 minutes on the court. Those figures aren’t just good, they blow past her full-season averages through 31 games, where she was at 22.0 points, 8.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds, shooting 45.0 percent from the field, 35.4 percent from deep, and 85.5 percent from the line in 30.9 minutes. This kind of late-season surge has the whole league buzzing, and the Fever’s 9-2 record in these games has them sitting pretty at fourth in the standings.
Clark’s MVP Case Is Heating Up Fast
Seriously, what Clark has been doing lately is just next level. We’re talking about a player who dropped 26 points, 9 assists, and 3 rebounds in a grueling 41-minute overtime win against Atlanta on August 16, hitting 9-of-20 shots from the field. Before that, she was on a tear with a 29-point, 10-assist performance against Dallas, and a 26-point, 11-assist clinic on the road in Chicago. These are the kinds of performances that don’t just win games, they build MVP narratives. She’s been carrying the Fever, and her impact on their recent success is undeniable. Anyone watching knows these numbers make a compelling case for the league’s Most Valuable Player award, proving what her presence means every single night.
A Teammate’s Surprising Pick Shakes Things Up
While Clark is making headlines and getting everyone talking MVP, the race is still tight, with Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson, a four-time MVP, currently tipped to win. Wilson is leading the WNBA in both scoring and blocks, so you know she’s bringing it. Other strong contenders include Olivia Miles from the Minnesota Lynx, Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell, and Paige Bueckers from the Dallas Wings. Here’s where it gets wild: one Fever player has made her MVP choice crystal clear, and it isn’t Clark! Aliyah Boston, Clark’s own teammate, is publicly backing Kelsey Mitchell. Boston raved about Mitchell in a post-game interview, saying, “She’s really just the MVP. I think that’s just what she’s been doing. Every single night you see her come out and she drops. I don’t even know how many points at this rate. She defends her butt off. … I’m really proud of her.” Talk about a bombshell! This has sparked a huge debate among fans, with plenty pushing back on Boston’s take.
The WNBA season is nearing its end, and with a crucial stretch ahead, Caitlin Clark and the Fever have to stay focused. Every game matters as the debates rage on about who truly deserves that MVP trophy.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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