INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever rookie star Caitlin Clark had a historic outing on Saturday. In a comeback win over the New York Liberty, the Iowa product completed with 19 factors, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists.
It was Clark’s first triple-double within the WNBA — she had reached double-digit assists or rebounds on many events, however by no means each in the identical recreation till this outing. 13 assists tied the Fever’s single-game franchise file, although Clark already holds that honor.
The 2024 No. 1 total choose grew to become the primary rookie to submit a triple-double in WNBA historical past. She has been shut earlier than however lastly received over the hump, and it was essential in a big-time win for the Fever. They improved to 9-13 and at the moment sit in seventh place within the WNBA standings.
“That is fairly cool, Caitlin! Nice job, sister,” Fever heart Aliyah Boston stated after the sport. The ultimate rating was 83-78.
Clark is at the moment averaging 16.1 factors, 6.0 rebounds, and seven.4 assists per contest. She has been terrific, and Saturday’s recreation was her peak up to now. She stole the present in opposition to one of many league’s greatest groups simply days after being named an All-Star.
Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton took to Instagram to touch upon the efficiency. Haliburton has been to a number of Fever video games this season. The Pacers and Fever share a house area, and it’s throughout the road from the Pacers apply services.
“22 you particular!!” Haliburton commented on Clark’s instagram submit concerning the recreation in opposition to New York. 22 is Clark’s jersey quantity. San Antonio Spurs ahead Harrison Barnes commented as effectively.
“The factor I like about him is the way in which he passes the ball. I watch his recreation and it is simply unimaginable what he can do,” Clark stated of Haliburton in April.
The Pacers are gearing up for summer time league play whereas the Fever subsequent have a recreation on Wednesday in opposition to the Washington Mystics.