Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever
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But she returned on Saturday after being sidelined for three weeks to play the undefeated Liberty and looked like the MVP candidate many positioned her to be. Clark poured in 32 points, 25 of which came in the first half, and flirted with a triple-double while helping the Fever set a single-game franchise record for 3-pointers.
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Caitlin Clark is doubly disappointed about how the NBA Finals are going right now. One, the Indiana Pacers lost Game 4. Two, Clark can’t be there for Game 6.
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White knew Clark’s adrenaline would be high to open the game. It was, as Clark fired the first of her 14 3-point attempts on Indiana’s first offensive possession. But did White anticipate a 25-point first half from her superstar guard?
Caitlin Clark scored a season-high 32 points and equaled a career-high seven three-pointers on her return from injury as the Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty 102-88 on Saturday.
Not since Michael Jordan has anyone in basketball moved the cultural and competitive needle like Ms. Clark. Her 32-point explosion in the Fever’s 102-88 victory over the New York Liberty Saturday in Indianapolis not only gave the defending champions their first loss of the season but also established Ms. Clark as an early MVP candidate.
Saturday's incredible Clark performance served as a fierce reminder of why this Fever team will contend for championships with her on the court. Few players in the history of the WNBA have been able to do what she's able to do with a basketball, and not even an elite team like the Liberty can bottle her up when she's on fire.
Entering Saturday’s loss to the Fever, the Liberty were in position to host the Seattle Storm in the Commissioner’s Cup championship game July 1.