Caitlin Clark’s usual brilliance wasn’t enough to pull the Indiana Fever through to another victory this season. Entering Monday night’s clash against the formidable Connecticut Sun, the Fever aimed to improve their 3-9 standing. Instead, they found themselves sinking further into difficulty.
The Fever were soundly defeated, losing 89-72 in a contest that felt even more one-sided than the score suggests. At one stage, the Fever lagged behind by a daunting 28 points late in the third quarter, highlighting their struggles on both sides of the ball.
Adding to their woes, Caitlin Clark experienced a moment she’d probably prefer to forget—a wide-open eight-footer that resulted in an airball. The clip rapidly gained traction online, showcasing an uncharacteristic error for the normally accurate shooter.
Clark’s Underwhelming Game Reflects Fever’s Challenges
Clark’s overall game fell short of her typical standards, ending with 10 points on 3-8 shooting from the field and 2-5 from three-point range. She managed just 2 assists and did not secure a single rebound, while committing 3 turnovers. Her plus-minus rating was a dismal -30 in just 22 minutes on the court.
This subpar performance came after Clark told her coach, Christie Sides, that being left off Team USA for the Paris Olympics “woke up a monster.” However, instead of witnessing a fierce resurgence, Clark and the Fever seemed more subdued and overpowered than ever.
Clark had hoped to build on her recent 30-point performance against the Mystics, her best game in the WNBA to date. Now, she and the Fever will seek redemption on Thursday when they return home to face the Atlanta Dream. Will Caitlin Clark rediscover her form and guide the Fever to a much-needed win?