It may not have counted yet, but on Thursday night before the regular season, after the Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 83-80 in the final preseason game, Caitlin Clark wondered how winning in the WNBA would be. I know what it feels like.
On Monday night, the Fever couldn’t beat the Dallas Wings, with Clark scoring 21 points in a 79-76 loss. She struggled with her shot in this match, but the Fever held off the Dream and got a feel for her first win of the year.
Clark finished with 12 points in 32 minutes, making just 4 of 12 from the field and 2 of 9 from 3-point range. She also showed off her passing skills by recording eight rebounds and collecting six assists.
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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever shoots a free throw against the Atlanta Dream during a WNBA preseason game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on May 9, 2024. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
Defensively, Clark was also stifling, blocking Crystal Dangerfield’s shot with a well-timed jump and slam.
Clark may want to get his shot back, but he showed off his usual 3-point bomb. She hit a single from deep to her right field to give the Fever a 68-60 lead over the Dream.
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Clark then capitalized on a strong screen from teammate Nalyssa Smith for a step-back 3-pointer to narrow the Dream’s lead early in the second quarter.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever goes to the basket during a WNBA preseason game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on May 9, 2024. (Getty Images)
Smith was the Fever’s leading scorer, scoring 21 points on 9 of 16 shots in 30 minutes. She got several assists from Clark, including a touch pass from Clark that went over the defender for a nice transition bucket.
Fever 2023 No. 1 overall pick Aliyah Boston dropped 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting, and Katie Lou Samuelson dropped 11 points.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever handles the ball during a WNBA preseason game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 9, 2024 in Indianapolis. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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WNBA prep games are over and Clark’s rookie season begins on Fever Tuesday when he travels to Connecticut for some sun at 8 p.m.
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