Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark She’s once again in the Rookie of the Year discussion, but it’s not because of her recent accomplishments. In fact, it’s because of the big performance of another WNBA star.
New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu, The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft put up big numbers in the WNBA’s final game before the sport goes on a month-long hiatus ahead of the Paris Summer Olympics.
Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark (No. 22) and New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu (No. 20) talk during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 6, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
She recorded 30 points, six rebounds and five assists in the Liberty’s 82-74 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night, setting a franchise record for most games with 30 or more points (13th time).
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Her six 3-pointers tied her season high and extended her streak of making at least one 3-pointer in a regular season to 50, the third-longest streak in the league. League History.
Ionescu was a rare presence, finishing with 30 points, six rebounds, five assists, six three-pointers and two steals. According to X-account StatMamba, she Caitlin Clark He is the only player to reach those numbers in a single game this season.
2024 WNBA odds: Caitlin Clark is overwhelmingly favored to win Rookie of the Year over Angel Reese
Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark (No. 22) and New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu (No. 20) watch a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 6, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Justin Castaline/NBAE via Getty Images)
Fans on social media expressed interest in the fact that Clark was the first to reach the milestone this season, reigniting the debate over whether the former Iowa star should win Rookie of the Year.
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The ROY debate will be put on hold until next month as the WNBA’s biggest stars compete in the World Cup in Paris. Summer Olympics. But Clark still has a chance to prove himself during the All-Star break.
Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark (No. 22) and New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu (No. 20) watch a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 6, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
She’ll play against the Olympic team as a member of Team WNBA in Saturday night’s All-Star Game and will show off her unmatched shooting skills in Friday’s 3-Point Contest.
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