Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark showed no signs of slowing down after the WNBA’s extended Olympic break. On Friday, she led her team to a 98-89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Clark, just 22 years old, delivered an impressive performance, scoring 29 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the field, falling just one point short of matching her career high.
But her contribution didn’t stop there; she also dished out 10 assists, showcasing her playmaking ability.
This remarkable outing etched Clark’s name in the history books, as she became the first player in WNBA history to accumulate at least 50 points and 25 assists over a two-game span.
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Before the Olympic break, Clark had already made waves by recording 24 points and an astonishing 19 assists in a 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings.
The former Iowa standout is redefining what it means to be a rookie in the league. With her second 25-point, 10-assist game as a rookie, Clark doubled the number of such performances in WNBA history, solidifying her place as a rising star.
Clark’s growth as a playmaker has been particularly noteworthy in recent games. After going her first 17 games without recording double-digit assists, she has achieved this feat in eight of her last ten contests. During this stretch, she has averaged 19.8 points and 11.7 assists per game, becoming a driving force behind the Fever’s resurgence.
Unsurprisingly, Fever fans have been flocking to her for autographs, eager to capture a piece of history from the budding superstar.
