So Sad : caitlin Clark Ends Relationship with the indiana fever Star After finding out she was…..Read More..

But this was far from a one-woman show. Kelsey Mitchell and NaLyssa Smith stepped into the spotlight with 18 and 21 points, respectively, proving that Indiana’s newfound success is a team effort. The Fever, who started the season in the cellar at 3-10, have clawed their way to a respectable 7-10, now holding onto the No. 8 seed, just half a game ahead of the Chicago Sky.

And what a stage they chose for this drama. The game drew a record-breaking 17,575 fans to State Farm Arena, surpassing the previous franchise record set back in 2008. They came to see Clark and they were not disappointed.

The Fever hit the ground running, posting a season-high 35 points in the first quarter alone, shooting a blistering 70% from the field. Clark’s fourth 3-pointer-Indiana’s 10th of the night-came during a critical 11-3 run in the third quarter, pushing the lead to a comfortable 79-62. From there, they coasted to victory, much to the delight of Fever fans.

If the 2024 WNBA season ended today, the Fever would make the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

This recent success has left Fever head coach Christie Sides in a strong position, and she was quick to ensure her team realized just how pleased she was with them.

Alas, as is always the case in modern sport, the message didn’t stay private for long and has been leaked in the hours following the match.

“I love how we got it done!” Sides exclaimed, clapping enthusiastically.

“That’s all that matters.”

Sides faced significant criticism for the Fever’s slow start this season. However, she now has reason to celebrate, as shown by her heartfelt message to her players on Wednesday.

The Indiana Fever’s social media team captured video of Sides addressing the team in the locker room, and they were quick to post the video to the internet.

The entire Fever team then gathered in the middle of the locker room for a celebratory cheer before the video concluded.

Sides worried that she may lose her job given the poor start the team made to the WNBA campaign, however that is the pressure that comes when you are able to draft a player as talented as Caitlin Clark.