Hold onto your hats, folks, because if you’ve been living under a rock and missing out on WNBA action, Caitlin Clark just rewrote the rulebook on Wednesday night. The rookie sensation didn’t merely break the record for most assists in a game; she annihilated it, dishing out 19 assists like she was Oprah handing out cars. And because she’s Caitlin Clark, she also casually scored 24 points and grabbed 6 rebounds, just to ensure we all remember she’s the Rookie of the Year frontrunner.
Picture this: a packed house in Arlington, every spectator teetering on the edge of their seats, as Clark whips out a behind-the-back pass that had everyone wondering if she was a basketball player or a magician moonlighting as an athlete. Still scratching your head about why she’s the hottest topic in town? This game pretty much spelled it out in neon lights.
The previous record-holder for assists was none other than Courtney Vandersloot, a five-time All-Star and WNBA champion who set the high bar at 18. But Clark, in her classic “hold my Gatorade” style, decided that record was overdue for a facelift and promptly etched her name into the history books.
And wait, there’s more! Clark also became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 400 points and 200 assists. She accomplished this in just 26 games, blowing past Sue Bird’s record of 33 games as if it was a Sunday stroll.
Fever’s Last Stand Falls Short Despite Boston’s Heroics
Meanwhile, on the other side of this historic night, the Indiana Fever were busy almost pulling off a shocker. Led by the indomitable Aaliyah Boston, who poured in 28 points, the Fever mounted a thrilling second-half comeback. They even grabbed a fourth-quarter lead and were within two possessions of tying the game in the dying minutes. But in a gut-wrenching twist of fate, a critical turnover by—you guessed it—Clark sealed their destiny, and they fell to Dallas, 101-93.
The Fever, however, are on a mission to surpass all preseason expectations this year. Currently sitting at 11-15, they’ve already matched last season’s win total of 13, with plenty more basketball to be played. They’ll have a bit of downtime to regroup before returning on August 16 to take on the Seattle Storm.
As we head into the All-Star and Olympic Games break, let’s take a moment to bask in the brilliance that is Caitlin Clark. She’s not just breaking records; she’s reimagining what a rookie can accomplish.
