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Clark’s Record-Breaking Return Fuels Fever as Tensions Flare in Sun Clash

Her fastest-ever pace to 100 points and 50 assists underpins Indiana's bid for the Commissioner’s Cup final by reinforcing her impact on WNBA viewership.

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Overview

  • Caitlin Clark reached 100 points and 50 assists in just six games, setting the fastest pace to those marks in WNBA history.
  • In Tuesday’s game against the Connecticut Sun she tallied 12 points, five assists and three 3-pointers in the first half as Indiana strengthened its Cup contention.
  • The matchup saw a late altercation when Sun guard Jacy Sheldon drew a flagrant foul on Clark and Marina Mabrey retaliated by pushing her to the floor.
  • ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives the Fever an 82% chance to beat the Sun and clinch the Eastern Conference’s spot in the Commissioner's Cup final.
  • Clark’s return from a quad injury has reignited national interest, with her 32-point effort against the Liberty drawing 2.2 million viewers on ABC.