January 13, 2022. Why does this date matter? Because it was the last time Caitlin Clark went a game without making a three-pointer, against Purdue. Fast forward 1,225 days and 140 games later, and the Indiana star finally had another game without hitting a trey. That’s some serious consistency right there. This streak ended during a tough win over the physical Atlanta Dream on Thursday night. Naturally, fans, analysts, and broadcasters all had their say about it.
This streak wasn’t just a number—it was a badge of honor for Clark, who’s been lighting up scoreboards since her Iowa days and drawing comparisons to sharpshooters like Stephen Curry. After the game, when asked about the end of her scoring run, she simply smiled and said she’s focused on winning, not chasing stats. That’s Caitlin Clark for you—always keeping her eyes on the bigger picture.
Despite Clark’s tough night against the Dream’s physical defense, where she went 0-5 from beyond the arc and finished with 11 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds, her teammates stepped up big time. New signing and All-Star Natasha Howard stole the show with 26 points, while Kelsey Mitchell added her usual firepower. Off the bench, Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull chipped in valuable points, helping the Fever pull off the win. It was a true team effort that showed Clark can lean on her squad when she’s not at her best.
Clark’s struggles from beyond the arc didn’t improve against the Liberty either. She missed all her three-point attempts in the first two quarters, and the Fever found themselves down by 9 at halftime. With just two minutes left before the break, CBS broadcasters Debbie Antonelli and Jordan Kent weighed in on Clark’s shooting woes. Antonelli said, “As much time and effort as Caitlin Clark has put into her three-point shooting, she went 0-for-5 in the last game, she hasn’t made one in this game either, but she is a confident shooter.”
But like every true champion, Caitlin Clark bounced back in the third quarter. She drained two big threes, including a buzzer-beater that ended the quarter and gave the Fever an 8-point lead heading into the fourth. After a 69-minute drought without a made three, Clark’s clutch shots in the final minute of the third were exactly the kind of heroics you expect from a star. Just pure champion stuff!
But all in all, it was still a night to forget for Clark, who finished just 2-for-11 from beyond the arc. Definitely something to work on in the upcoming games.
Caitlin Clark and co lose their second game of the season
It was a showdown between two centers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse — last year’s Finals MVP Jonquel Jones versus Aliyah Boston. The Liberty, down by 12 in the fourth quarter, staged a fierce comeback to edge out the Fever 90-88. Jones poured in 26 points to lead the charge. 14 of which came in the 4th quarter. She single-handedly outscored the whole Fever side in the fourth.
The Liberty’s win was a gritty one, but it didn’t hide their bigger struggles this season. After their 2024 championship, everyone expected them to dominate, but they’ve been shaky, leaning too much on Jones and Breanna Stewart, who had a quiet 16 points tonight. It’s early, but the Liberty’s up-and-down play has fans wondering if they can keep up with teams like the Aces or Storm. This game showed their fight, but also why their “woes” are real.
Oct 20, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (35) holds up the MVP trophy after defeating the Minnesota Lynx in overtime to win the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Boston finished as the game’s top scorer with 27 points, while Clark added 18. But once again, the Fever fell just short, having lost a close game to the Dream by a single point not long ago. Coach Stephanie White definitely has a lot to think about after getting outplayed by a big once again.
The 2025 season is a proving ground for teams like the Fever, who are young and hungry but still learning how to seal the deal against heavyweights like the Liberty. With Clark as their cornerstone, the Fever are showing flashes of greatness, but losses like this are a reminder of how tough the WNBA is. Still, with White’s coaching and a tight-knit roster, there’s plenty of reason for Fever fans to stay hyped.
It’s still early in the season, but two losses aren’t ideal if the Fever want to chase a championship. That said, this is a fresh squad with a new head coach. Adjustments will take time. Still, the team has flashed enough promise to keep fans excited for what’s ahead.
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