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Caitlin Clark Shines with Triple-Double as Fever Rout Sky in Season Opener

The Indiana Fever's dominant 93-58 win highlighted Clark's brilliance, Bonner's scoring milestone, and rising tensions in the Clark-Reese rivalry.

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Sparks guard Kelsey Plum celebrates after scoring in a victory over the Golden State Valkyries in the teams’ WNBA season opener Friday, May 16, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Overview

  • Caitlin Clark recorded a 20-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double, her third in the WNBA, leading the Fever to a commanding victory over the Sky.
  • Aliyah Boston contributed a strong 19-point, 13-rebound, 5-block performance, showcasing her impact in the Fever's revamped lineup.
  • DeWanna Bonner moved into third place on the WNBA's all-time scoring list, surpassing Tina Thompson with 7,489 career points.
  • A hard foul by Clark on Angel Reese escalated tensions, resulting in a flagrant-1 foul for Clark and technical fouls for Reese and Boston after a review.
  • The Fever's home crowd of 17,274 fans celebrated Stephanie White's first win in her second coaching stint, cementing the team's championship aspirations.