The shooting struggles for Caitlyn Clark continued as the Indiana Fever fell to the Las Vegas Aces, 89-81, on Sunday. While Clark recorded 19 points—going 7-for-7 from the field and a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line—she only managed one three-pointer in the game. This adds to a disappointing streak, as she has just one successful three-pointer in her last two outings, including a loss against the Golden State Valkyries a few days earlier.
Despite leading for parts of the game and entering the fourth quarter up 61-58, the Aces, bolstered by A’ja Wilson’s 24 points, flipped the momentum at a crucial time. Alongside Jackie Young, who added 19 points and made vital contributions, and Chelsea Gray, with 18 points, the Aces outscored the Fever 31-20 in that final quarter.
Clark’s jump shots were off, but the Fever did receive a strong performance from Aliyah Boston, who tallied 26 points while shooting 19-for-12. However, after a three-pointer from Tiffany Mitchell tied the game at 69, the Aces began to pull away thanks to key baskets from their star players.
This stretch of games has been challenging for Clark, who has played in only eight of Indiana’s 13 matches this season due to injury. It’s worth noting that she shined in her first two games but seems to be experiencing a shooting slump now—perhaps just a rough patch. At one point, she was really a focal point, stepping up significantly, but the Fever are yet to find their footing on this West Coast trip.
Next, they will face the Seattle Storm, the defending champions, in what promises to be another tough matchup before returning home. The pressure is on, and the Fever are still looking for that breakthrough win.
