Caitlin Clark, Fever Beat Dream, Impress Fans amid WNBA Playoff Bracket Push
Andrew PetersAugust 27, 2024
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Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever picked up a crucial win against the Atlanta Dream 84-79 on Monday as the two teams fight for a playoff spot.
Clark exited the game briefly after rolling her ankle, but returned to the court in the second quarter and finished with 19 points, seven assists and seven rebounds. She also drained four three-pointers to tie the WNBA rookie record for threes made in a season.
Clark’s co-star in the backcourt, Kelsey Mitchell, led the way for Indiana with 29 points and seven boards while Aliyah Boston put up 14 points and 11 boards.
After the win, fans hyped Clark and the Fever’s playoff chances as the end of the season nears.
Sarah Maravich @marasaravicDeath, taxes, and Caitlin Clark hitting a contested step back 3.
Colton Steinerā¢ šļø @s_coltonMan, Caitlin Clark is just so fun to watch.
500 š @Kameron_HayThere’s not a back court playing better than Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell right now. They are demons.
Jacob Rude @JacobRudeCaitlin Clark is something else. It can’t be overstated how good she’s been as a rookie
Josh Boeke @JoshBoekeCaitlin Clark’s passing really is just better than everyone else I’ve seen in the WNBA so far.
Porchia Racquel Brooks @chop_racquelThe Fever is gone be the team that upsets a higher seed in the first round of the playoffs š„“ #WNBA
Chuckles @IMxChuckThe Fever hitting there stride at the right time. If they can get to that 6 spot them vs Minnesota is a good match up for the Fever come playoffs
Supa Fresh @Supafresh_513The Fever been hoopin I gotta say.. They can be dangerous they get in them playoffs
Tommy Widgery @TommyWidgeryFever can win a playoff series
Sam Jefferson @SamJefferson__The Fever have been playing different basketball since late June and it’s simply impressive.
I’d say they’re going to be a problem, but they’re proving they can be a problem right now. Can’t wait for the playoffs. Already can’t wait for next season
Caitlin Clark WNBA Points Tracker @CC_WNBA_Points19 points.
With her fourth three-pointer of the game, Clark has tied the WNBA Rookie Record for 3’s in a season!
SEASON TOTAL: 539 points. https://t.co/EMhjtwyWIF
bballbballer šāļø @bballbball76593Caitlin Clark & Kelsey Mitchell – best backcourt in the league
With the win, the Fever improved to 14-17 and surpassed their win total from a season ago. Indiana’s 14 wins mark its most since the 2016 season when it finished 17-17, the same year the Fever made their last playoff appearance.
The Dream currently sit in ninth place in the WNBA standings while the Fever are in seventh, so Atlanta was hoping to get a crucial win to try to catch up. Meanwhile Indiana continues to get closer to the No. 6 seeded Phoenix Mercury. If the Fever can put together a hot stretch they can improve their playoff standings even more.
