What began as sparks erupted into fireworks the moment Caitlin Clark stepped onto the floor at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday. She ignited the crowd as she broke the historic record with a 102-88 win against the New York Liberty. Her outrageous 33-foot shot was just a glimpse into what was coming for the Indiana Fever. And this was just one of many electrifying moments for the athlete.
Clark’s recent performance was in stark contrast to her previous showdown against New York Liberty. She was heavily critiqued for her performance in the final moments of the game against Natasha Cloud. But this time, the guard did not hesitate and rammed the opponents to dirt. Carter pointed out at Clark’s early delivery where she made a three-pointer and set the tone for the game. Well, she greeted an outlet pass from Sydney Colson and made an electrifying 33-foot running pull-up jump shot. It was just the beginning.
ESPN broadcaster Andraya Carter analyzed Clark’s performance on the latest video by the sports website. She was in awe of the player’s comeback deliverance. “I love Caitlin’s entire approach to this game,” Carter began. “Because she came in, was finding her teammates with assist, then she got some tough twos. Then she got hot from beyond the three-point line.“
The unstoppable 2024 ROTY went on a hot three-pointer streak after that. She consistently pulled one bucket after another from beyond the arc. And not only did this move propel Fever ahead of Liberty but made the crowd spiral into a frenzy. The spectators just kept standing in awe of Clark, who shot from 27 feet and 31 feet in a very short period of time. Moreover, she made nearly five triples in the first half and reminded fans what they had been missing out on!
“I took one in transition, that’s where I like to get to early,” Clark said. “Then I came down and shot another one, then I came down and shot another one and saw three in a row go in, and that gives you a lot of confidence.” This flawless delivery came with a warning later on. Still recuperating, Clark used up all her energy into leading the locker room.
Caitlin successfully secured a season-high of 32 points with 8 rebounds, and 9 assists. And if that was not enough, Clark averaged a whopping score of 25 points in the first half, within just 15 minutes of her playing time. She shot 9-of-13 from the field and 6-of-9 from 3-point range to achieve the score as the second quarter came to a close. Fever stands at a balanced statistic 5-5. The game became the former Iowa alum’s third career game where she scored 30+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists.
Indiana Fever HC Stephanie White praises Caitlin Clark’s performance
“She’s got it, right? She’s got it,” Stephanie White started. “And being able to harness those moments when it’s really rolling, and being able to be patient in the moments where you’re trying to get it rolling, I think, is a growth process. So certainly those first few threes… and she managed the game impeccably from there on out.”
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Despite returning after a left quad sprain, Caitlin Clark immediately jumped off the bench and asserted her dominance against the New York veterans. She managed a total of seven three-pointer shots and amazed the head coach and her team. Even Stephanie White could not hold back from commenting on her consecutive three-pointer performance.
“I don’t know how many threes she had in the first quarter. But yeah, that’s a wow moment,” White added. The athlete took the reins right from where Aari McDonald left off, and rallied the team one inch closer to the playoffs. She became a monumental figure in giving Liberty a befitting reply with a massive 102-88 win. And Indiana Fever is the first team to give one loss to the reigning champions.
As the third standing team on the Eastern Conference division, Indiana Fever has a balanced 5-5 win-loss statistic so far. However, it will be crucial for the team to keep striving and winning if they wish to continue their storybook run this season. With another match lined up against Connecticut Sun, looks like Caitlin Clark is the only hope for Indiana Fever to avenge yet another loss.
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