The Indiana Fever are 4-0 when superstar Caitlin Clark isn’t playing, an absolutely wild stat as the WNBA regular season roars back to life Tuesday night after the All-Star break. While Clark is dropping a career-best 21.0 points per game, the Fever’s collective defense and ability to take care of the rock *kick up a notch* when she’s out. They’re 13-10 when she *is* in the lineup, on pace for 28 wins, and should still make the playoffs comfortably. But with a brutal second-half schedule, including three games against the WNBA-best Minnesota Lynx and two each against the New York Liberty and red-hot Dallas Wings, expect Clark to miss a few games for maintenance. Those are the ones the Fever are predicted to win, leaving them potentially 8-0 without her and an 18-18 mark with her. How nuts is that?
A’ja Wilson is About to Shatter Another Record
Hold onto your hats, Seattle, because A’ja Wilson is not messing around. Two seasons ago, she smashed the single-season scoring record, averaging 26.9 points per game en route to her third MVP. Now, the Las Vegas Aces superstar is gunning for her fifth MVP trophy and is on track to average over 27 points per game. She entered the All-Star break averaging 26.1 points, already leading the league in scoring. But here’s the kicker: Wilson, who currently shares the WNBA single-game scoring record of 53 points with Liz Cambage and Marina Mabrey, is poised to break new ground. She’s predicted to become the first player ever to score 60 points in a single WNBA game before the regular season ends on September 24. We’ve seen her partner, Bam Adebayo, put up 83 in the NBA back in March, so you know A’ja is capable of something truly special.
Our Storm Is Building Something Special
Let’s talk about our very own Seattle Storm. Yes, they’re currently sitting at 6-23 and have lost six straight, and yeah, it looks bleak in the present. But listen, Emerald City, this team has one of the WNBA’s most exciting young cores! It’s simply too soon for them to fully realize their potential; that’s going to take another year or two. The good news? Despite their current record, the Storm are predicted to *not* have the league’s worst record. This isn’t just about this season; it’s about the foundation being laid. Our future is bright, even if we have to squint a little to see it right now.
With the WNBA season resuming Tuesday night, all eyes will be on these storylines as the next two months unfold. For the Storm, it’s about continuing to grow that exciting young core, pushing hard, and showing glimpses of the future that’s just around the corner. We’ll be watching every minute!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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