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Caitlin Clark, the rookie sensation for the Indiana Fever, has been a whirlwind of talent and tenacity. On Sunday, she etched her name into the franchise's record books with a jaw-dropping 13 assists, the most ever in a single game for the Fever. Her performance was nothing short of spectacular, continuing a trend that has seen her dominate in recent games.
Entering the contest against the Chicago Sky, the Fever were on a four-game winning streak. Clark had been at the heart of this success, averaging 16.0 points, 7.0 assists, and 7.0 rebounds per game. Her shooting was a sight to behold, with 10 threes on a 37.0% clip from downtown and a solid 47.8% overall. She was also a defensive dynamo, adding five blocks and four steals to her impressive stat line over those victories.
Sunday's game seemed like another opportunity for the Fever to extend their winning streak. Clark was in top form, distributing the ball with precision and setting the Fever single-game franchise assists record. By the end of the game, she had amassed 119 assists for the season, a remarkable feat for any player, let alone a rookie.
Fever's late collapse overshadows Clark's record
However, despite Clark's brilliance, the Fever couldn't stave off a furious comeback from the Sky. Chicago's Angel Reese, another first-year phenom, ignited a rally that saw her score a career-high 25 points and snag 16 rebounds. With the Fever up 82-70 and just 6:38 left on the clock, Reese led the Sky in clawing back from a 15-point deficit to edge out the Fever, 88-87, in a thrilling finish.
Clark did everything in her power to keep Indiana in the hunt. She finished with 17 points on an efficient 5-of-11 shooting, including a scorching 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. She also added six rebounds and four steals to her stat sheet. However, in the game's dying moments, with victory hanging in the balance, her magic touch eluded her. The final play saw Clark dishing out one last assist to Aliyah Boston, whose jumper from just inside the three-point line was heartbreakingly off the mark.
As the Fever look to regroup, one thing is clear: Caitlin Clark is the real deal, a franchise cornerstone who promises to deliver many more memorable moments.