Overview

• Caitlin Clark delivered 14 points, 13 assists and five steals to power Indiana to its 11th win of the season in the first pro meeting against Paige Bueckers.
• Paige Bueckers led all scorers with 21 points on 9-of-15 shooting and added four rebounds and four assists despite the Wings falling to 6-16.
• Arike Ogunbowale returned from a three-game absence and went 0-for-10 from the field, becoming the first WNBA player in nearly a decade to post such a line, and was publicly praised by Bueckers for her leadership.
• ESPN’s halftime comment that “Caitlin Clark’s got help, Paige Bueckers needs more of it,” along with Bueckers’ No. 13 slot in midseason rankings, sparked fan backlash and debate over team support.
• Fever coach Stephanie White has urged patience as Clark works through a shooting slump, while Koclanes stresses commitment to fundamentals as both teams prepare for their next showdown.