Caitlin Clark Sets Fever Record, Impresses WNBA Fans Despite Loss vs. Collier, Lynx
Zach BacharContributor ISeptember 7, 2024
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Although a five-game win streak for the Indiana Fever was snapped by the Minnesota Lynx on Friday, Caitlin Clark still wrapped up another impressive performance.
Clark finished with 25 points in 36 minutes as the Fever fell by the final score of 99-88. She also added eight rebounds and eight assists while shooting 8-21 from the field.
The 22-year-old kept up her recent hot shooting after connecting on 41.2 percent of her three-point attempts over her previous five appearances. Clark hit five of her 10 shots from behind the arc against Minnesota, setting a new single-season franchise record in the first quarter.
Bleacher Report @BleacherReportCaitlin Clark sets the FEVER FRANCHISE RECORD for most threes in a season 🔥
(via @WNBA) pic.twitter.com/yax7fOx9ep
Indiana Fever @IndianaFeverCaitlin Clark has set the record for most threes in a season in franchise history.
she’s at 103 and counting 🎯 pic.twitter.com/ZxDREX7moD
She was far from the only contributor for the Fever, as Kelsey Mitchell dropped 23 points in 38 minutes on the floor. Aliyah Boston also chipped in with 20 points and five rebounds while shooting 9-15 from the field.
The Fever cut the deficit to just five points with over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, although Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman hit a layup and got fouled to push the lead back to eight.
Clark was still able to score over 20 points in her fourth consecutive game, leaving fans amazed.
StatMuse @statmuseCaitlin Clark tonight:
25 PTS
8 REB
8 AST
Has the most 20/5/5 games in a season in WNBA history. pic.twitter.com/OG4pMgsl4l
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynoldsYour daily Caitlin Clark stat …
She’s the first player in WNBA history with at least 24 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists in consecutive games.
24-10-10 on Wednesday
25-8-8 so far tonight
Stetson @StettyWapCaitlin Clark at the half:
17 points
4 assists
4 rebounds#WNBA
Alexa Philippou @alexaphilippouCaitlin Clark has recorded her 13th game with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists — the most such games in a single WNBA season | @ESPNStatsInfo
Coach Juice @_eatmysneaksCaitlin Clark is INSANE. Her & Kelsey are a sight to watch.
Jay @maybegatsbIt’s Caitlin Clark’s world and we are all just living in it.
Jawabi Bhai @JawabibhaiiCaitlin Clark is rewriting the record books!
Her range is unreal!
Napheesa Collier led the way for the Lynx, as the four-time All-Star finished with a double-double in 37 minutes of action. She scored 26 points and pulled down 10 rebounds while hitting nine of her 10 free-throw attempts.
Indiana fell to 18-17 on the season as a whole following Friday’s loss, while Minnesota moved to 25-9.
