As the Indiana Fever gear up for their last regular-season showdown against the Washington Mystics, all eyes are on Caitlin Clark, the Fever’s record-shattering rookie. It’s no secret—Clark has been turning heads all season, and she’s got more records in her sights. The question isn’t if she’ll break more records; it’s how many she’ll leave in the dust this time.
With the Fever locking in the No. 6 seed for the playoffs, Coach Christie Sides might have Clark’s minutes on a leash. But even with limited floor time, Clark has the potential to add some jaw-dropping feats to her already mind-blowing rookie campaign. So, grab your popcorn and hold onto your stats books, because here are three records Clark could smash faster than a backboard after a Shaq dunk.
1. The Great Free-Throw Heist: Can Clark Snatch Catchings’ Crown?
First up on Clark’s hit list is Tamika Catchings’ Indiana Fever record for most free throws in a season. Catchings set the bar high (because, of course, she did) with 165 freebies way back in 2006. Fast forward 18 years and Caitlin Clark is just five free throws shy of snatching the record like it’s a loose ball in a crucial playoff game.
Clark’s averaging 4.1 made free throws per game, which is like saying she casually makes buckets while other people are still tying their shoelaces. If she’s feeling extra feisty and draws a couple of fouls early, Catchings’ record could be nothing more than a historical footnote.
2. The Points Battle You Didn’t Know You Needed: Mitchell vs. Clark
Now for the real soap opera: Kelsey Mitchell vs. Caitlin Clark. No, this isn’t a WWE bout (although we wouldn’t mind that); it’s the Indiana Fever franchise points record showdown. Mitchell is sitting pretty with 763 points this season, just two more than Clark’s 761.
Here’s where things get juicy. Mitchell’s the reigning points queen from last year, but now she has to deal with Clark breathing down her neck like an overzealous defender. Who knew the real drama wasn’t in the playoffs but in this simmering points rivalry?
Will Clark take the top spot, or will she generously leave it for Mitchell? Knowing Clark, she might just grab it by accident while trying to beat three defenders off the dribble.
3. 3-Point Madness: Chasing Down Ionescu’s Bombs
And then there’s the 3-point saga. If you thought Caitlin Clark’s range was deep, wait until you hear about her pursuit of Sabrina Ionescu’s WNBA single-season record for the most 3-pointers made. Ionescu holds the record with 128, while Clark sits at 120.
Let’s not mince words—Clark would need to rain down eight 3-pointers against the Mystics to even tie Ionescu. Sure, it sounds impossible… but this is Caitlin Clark we’re talking about. She’s already averaging 3.1 triples per game like it’s no big deal. Hitting nine 3-pointers might seem like an absurd task, but if anyone can make the absurd look routine, it’s Clark.
If she manages to sink those nine bombs, she’ll not only break Ionescu’s record but also join Jewell Loyd and Kelsey Mitchell as part of the “Nine 3’s in One Game” club. Talk about elite company!
Will She or Won’t She?
The Fever-Mystics game isn’t just about the regular-season finale—it’s about how much history Caitlin Clark is willing to rewrite before the night is over. Will she break Catchings’ free throw record with a cool smile? Will she steal the points title from Mitchell without even trying? Will she let the 3-pointers fly like Steph Curry at a practice shootaround?
Tune in Thursday to find out, because whatever happens, you can bet Caitlin Clark will make it one for the record books.
In the meantime, someone might want to call Guinness. They’re going to be busy updating their archives after this one!
