Wednesday wasn’t just any ordinary day for the Indiana Fever—it was the last game before a month-long hiatus. But for Caitlin Clark, the rookie sensation, it was merely the appetizer before the main course: Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game against Team USA. Yes, you heard that right, our 22-year-old dynamo was selected to shine among the league’s elite in Phoenix.
Before dazzling at the All-Star showcase, Clark had a date with destiny—and the Dallas Wings. She was eyeing a third consecutive win for the Fever, who suddenly found themselves on a hot streak, vaulting to seventh place in the league standings. Not bad for a team that started the season with all the momentum of a parked car.
Clark, though, wasn’t just planning to show up; she was there to show off. Despite a less-than-stellar outing against the Lynx, she had racked up five double-doubles in her last six games. Clearly, Clark’s idea of hitting a slump involves still being miles ahead of everyone else.
Now, let’s dive into the juicy stats from Indiana’s rollercoaster matchup with the Wings on Wednesday.
Caitlin Clark stats vs. Dallas Wings
Final Score: Wings 101, Fever 93
- Minutes played: 40
- Points: 24
- Rebounds: 6
- Assists: 19
- Steals: 0
- Blocks: 0
- Turnovers: 6
- Field Goals: 10-19
- Three-Pointers: 2-9
- Free Throws: 2-3
- Fouls: 1
Clark added another 24 points to her resume, but it was her assist game that stole the spotlight. She shattered the WNBA single-game assists record with 19, leaving the rookie record of 16 and Courtney Vandersloot’s 2020 record of 18 in the dust. It was like she was handing out assists like Oprah giving away cars—“You get a basket! And you get a basket!”
The game itself was a seesaw battle. The Fever started as quietly as a library, but Clark lit up in the second quarter, rocketing from four to 14 points faster than you can say “highlight reel.” By halftime, she had 14 points and eight assists, shooting 6-of-12 from the field. The Fever clawed their way back from the brink, tying the game in the final stretch before the Wings’ offensive fireworks sealed the deal with 101 points.
Despite the loss, Clark heads into the Olympic break with double-digit assists in six of her last seven games. Indiana’s offense, once as rhythmically challenged as a dad at a wedding, is finally finding its groove.
So, as the Fever take a well-deserved break, Clark continues her meteoric rise, ready to turn heads and break records at the All-Star Game. Stay tuned, because this rookie’s just getting started.
