Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking spree continues, and this time it comes with a side of humble pie. During a nail-biting clash against the Dallas Wings, Clark casually racked up a career-high 19 assists, leaving everyone—including her teammate Aliyah Boston—both in awe and in stitches.
Picture this: Clark’s on the court, dishing out dimes like a vending machine, and what does she say about her latest feat? “It means nothing,” she declares, with the nonchalance of someone describing their lunch order. Enter Aliyah Boston, grinning ear to ear, who just had her own career-high 28-point game, largely thanks to Clark’s assist frenzy. “Oh, she’ll say it means nothing, but I think it’s pretty cool,” Boston quipped, undoubtedly adding a mental eye-roll.
Clark’s performance didn’t just flirt with history; it practically asked history out on a date. She matched her college career-high for assists at Iowa and joined Courtney Vandersloot as the only players in WNBA history with a 20-point, 15-assist game. For Clark, it was her third game scoring 20-plus points with 10-plus assists, putting her in elite rookie company alongside Angel McCoughtry.
“I just try to set my teammates up for success,” Clark said, with a humility that’s almost as impressive as her stats. “Sometimes I think I overpass… especially with AB, I’m just always looking to set her up.” Sure, Caitlin, we all believe you’re overpassing when you’re breaking records left and right.
Despite Clark’s heroics, the Fever couldn’t clinch the win against the Wings, ending the game with a bitter aftertaste. Now sitting at 11-15 and seventh in the standings, Indiana is acutely aware that the margin for error is slimmer than ever. As they approach the Olympic break, each game feels like a playoff in itself, a high-stakes atmosphere where Clark’s assists could mean the difference between making history and being history.
But hold the tears, Fever fans. There’s a silver lining. Clark, Boston, and teammate Kelsey Mitchell are heading to Phoenix for the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. It’s a chance for them to strut their stuff on the grand stage and build some much-needed momentum for the season’s final stretch.
Meanwhile, Clark’s understated reaction to her jaw-dropping achievements only endears her further to fans and teammates. Aliyah Boston sums it up best, “That’s pretty cool.” Indeed, it is, Aliyah. Indeed, it is.
As the Fever gears up for the All-Star game and beyond, Clark’s combination of humility and talent is not just cool—it’s legendary. And who knows? Maybe one day she’ll admit her record-breaking nights are more than just another day at the office. But for now, we’ll just enjoy the show and the laughs along the way.
