On Tuesday night, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever outperformed the Seattle Storm, winning 94-86. While Clark had a quieter night, her teammates stepped up big time. Aliyah Boston led the charge with a career-high 31 points, demonstrating her ability to dominate in the paint and play efficiently on both sides of the court. Kelsey Mitchell also played an essential part in the win, scoring 26 points, including five three-pointers, to keep the Fever’s attack going.
Caitlin Clark’s Quiet Night Highlights Team Depth
Caitlin Clark scored only six points in the Fever’s 94-86 victory. Despite the team’s overall success, Clark struggled to establish an attacking rhythm.
Her shooting issues were clear throughout the game. She didn’t make a single three-pointer, going 0-for-6 from beyond the arc. It was an abnormally cool night for the normally sharp-shooting guard.
Clark made only three of her 13 field goal tries. The lack of efficiency underlined a rare poor night in an otherwise promising debut season.
Despite her meagre scoring, Clark found ways to stay involved in the game. She continued to be a significant presence for the Fever, whether through ball movement, defensive effort, or on-court leadership.
Boston’s previous career high was 30 points on September 8, 2024, against the Atlanta Dream. The 6-foot-5 big and former No. 1 overall pick also scored 26 points in her most recent game against the Las Vegas Aces.
Mitchell and Boston had a robust third quarter for the Fever (7-7), outscoring the Storm (9-6) 30-19. Mitchell scored seven points in the fourth, and Boston added eight more, giving the Storm a lead they couldn’t overcome despite a desperate late charge.
Lexie Hull had a nice game for the Indiana Fever, scoring 15 points and contributing on both sides of the court. Her vigour and consistency contributed to the game’s overall momentum. Damiris Dantas added 10 vital points to the team’s offensive, complementing her efforts.
The Fever put in an impressive all-around performance, demonstrating strong collaboration and execution. Their performance was awe-inspiring, given standout rookie Caitlin Clark’s previous problems with finding her rhythm from long range.
Despite Clark’s growing influence in the league, she has recently experienced a cold streak from beyond the arc. She has only made one of her previous 23 three-pointers, a remarkable occurrence for the sharpshooter noted for her long shooting range and offensive flare.
Nonetheless, Indiana’s ability to earn the victory despite Clark’s shooting struggles demonstrates the team’s depth and adaptability. With numerous players stepping up, the Fever continue to demonstrate promise and resilience as the season progresses.
Seattle, led by Skylar Diggins’ 22 points, dominated the pace of play early, leading 18-12 when forward Ezi Magbegor made a three-point play with 3:52 remaining in the first quarter. However, the Fever dominated the remainder of the first half.
Mitchell’s clutch three-pointer with 58.1 seconds left in the second quarter gave Indiana its largest lead of the first half. It was a momentum-shifting shot that invigorated the Fever shortly before halftime.
The long-range basket extended Indiana’s lead and capped a strong team performance. Despite offensive struggles earlier in the quarter, the Fever rediscovered their rhythm late and took the lead going into halftime.
At halftime, Indiana led 45-39. Despite their star rookie’s offensive struggles, the team’s defensive effort and timely shooting helped them hold the lead.
Caitlin Clark, generally a focal piece of the attack, was notably quiet in the first half, scoring only two points. However, her teammates stepped up, allowing the Fever to take control of the game at the break.
Indiana accomplished its aim with a strong performance, leaving the hometown crowd in Seattle with little to celebrate. The Fever dominated the game, winning 94-86 and silencing the crowd.
The game drew a high-profile crowd, including several Seattle sports stars. The star-studded audience pumped up the atmosphere, adding to Indiana’s remarkable victory.
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