Caitlin Clark set another record by making her first 3-pointer in the first quarter of the Indiana Fever's 84-80 win over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday.
Clark set a new WNBA record for 3-pointers made, surpassing the mark first set by Atlanta Dreams' Rhyne Howard. She finished with 19 points, five rebounds and five assists on 3-of-12 3-pointers as Indiana earned its 15th win.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (No. 22) shoots a shot over the head of Connecticut Suns forward Breonna Jones (No. 42) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
She is the first WNBA player to record at least 15 points, five rebounds and five assists in six consecutive WNBA games. To ESPNThis marked her 10th consecutive game with at least 15 points and five rebounds, joining Diana Taurasi as an elite group of players to achieve this feat.
“I think it speaks to the way we play offense,” Clark said. “It's just fast and it's got tempo. I think we can definitely shoot the ball a little better.”
Fever defeats Sun; Kaitlyn Clark is defeated by Alyssa Thomas
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (No. 22) chases down Connecticut Suns guard Di'Jonai Carrington (No. 21) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Clark's teammate, Kelsey Mitchell, led the Fever with 23 points, four rebounds and three assists. It was Mitchell's fifth straight game with 20 or more points.
“The best thing is our chemistry is getting better,” Mitchell told NBA TV after the game. “I appreciate what Caitlin brings to the team. She has speed and space, but she's also a great shooter. With a player like her, you have to be ready when it's your turn.”
The Suns, one of the best teams in the WNBA, fell to 22-8 this season.
Connecticut Suns guard Di'Jonai Carrington (No. 21) fouls Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (No. 22) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Dijonai Carrington led the team with 19 points. Alyssa Thomas added 17 points.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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