In a night that began with ankle injury fears and ended with opponents clutching their own, Caitlin Clark once again reminded the world why she’s the WNBA’s most electrifying rookie. After rolling her ankle in what looked like a scene straight out of a horror flick against the Atlanta Dream, Clark didn’t just bounce back—she snapped back, and she took a few ankles with her.
The game, held at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, started on a terrifying note for Fever fans as Clark hit the floor in pain after a first-quarter tumble. But in true Caitlin Clark fashion, the star guard didn’t just walk it off—she came back to put on a clinic that left everyone from courtside to nosebleeds with their jaws on the floor.
Among the many highlights that had fans rewinding their DVRs was a behind-the-back dribble that left Dream guard Maya Caldwell wondering where her ankles went. In a move that should come with a warning label, Clark didn’t just break ankles—she obliterated them, before cruising to the basket for an effortless lay-in that screamed, “This is my world; you’re just living in it.”
Social media, as expected, went absolutely berserk. One fan, clearly still recovering from the spectacle, tweeted, “Whole crowd was shook.” Another chimed in with, “This girl is soooo good. How anybody hates her or her game is unequivocally bizarre.” Even the internet trolls couldn’t muster up a negative word—well, maybe because they were too busy picking up the pieces of their shattered opinions.
The slow-motion replay of Clark’s dribble sent the internet into a frenzy, with one account boldly declaring, “WNBA GOAT in the making.” Meanwhile, another fan jokingly put an end to the Rookie of the Year debate, saying, “Just stop all this ROTY debates (laughing emoji) it’s not even close.” Angel Reese, if you’re reading this, no hard feelings.
Clark’s stat line for the night was just as impressive as her highlight reel: 19 points on 6-of-14 shooting, seven rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in the Fever’s 85-79 victory over the Dream. Not too shabby for someone who spent the first quarter auditioning for a role in the next “Final Destination” movie.
Teammates Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston also played pivotal roles, with Mitchell dropping 29 points and Boston notching a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. On the other side, the Dream’s Tina Charles led the charge with 28 points and eight rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Fever from securing the win.
As the Indiana Fever continue their march towards the WNBA playoffs, currently sitting as the seventh seed, one thing is clear: Caitlin Clark is not just here to play; she’s here to conquer, one ankle-snatching, mind-blowing play at a time. The WNBA might need to issue a warning: Beware of Clark—ankles are not safe.
