It has been a tough go recently for Caitlin Clark, however maybe Friday night time is strictly what she wanted.
The rookie phenom tied her career-high of 30 factors on Friday night time and helped her Indiana Fever get an 85-83 win over the Washington Mystics.
Clark tied a WNBA rookie file with seven three-pointers, becoming a member of Crystal Robinson as the one gamers to make that many photographs from behind the arc of their first yr within the league.
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Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever celebrates after scoring within the third quarter in opposition to the Washington Mystics at Capital One Enviornment on June 07, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Greg Fiume/Getty Photos)
Her seven 3s had been additionally probably the most in a sport in Fever historical past, breaking Tamika Catchings’ file of six in 2002.
Clark additionally grabbed eight rebounds and handed out six assists, becoming a member of New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu as the one rookies to place up a 30-5-5 line in a contest within the historical past of the WNBA.
The Mystics had an opportunity to win the sport with 1.4 seconds left, however could not get a shot off in time, securing the victory for Indiana.
Clark has had one different 30-point sport within the WNBA — a loss to Los Angeles on Could 28. She hadn’t made greater than 4 3s in a sport and had shot over 50% from the sphere solely as soon as. On Friday, she was 8-for-15.
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever high-fives teammates through the sport in opposition to the Washington Mystics throughout a 2024 Commissioner’s Cup sport on June 7, 2024, at Capital One Enviornment in Washington, DC. (Kenny Giarla/NBAE by way of Getty Photos)
Turnovers had been nonetheless a difficulty for Clark, although, as she dedicated eight — she’s had 5 or extra in eight video games to this point.
However, with the strain mounting, Clark will take the spectacular efficiency parlayed with an enormous victory.
It was the Fever’s third win of the season (3-9), whereas the Mystics are actually winless in 11 video games this yr.
Head coach Christie Sides and Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever rejoice after an 85-83 victory in opposition to the Washington Mystics at Capital One Enviornment on June 07, 2024, in Washington, DC. (Greg Fiume/Getty Photos)
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The introduced attendance was 20,233.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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