Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever delivered a performance worthy of a standing ovation. Friday night at State Farm Arena, the Fever didn’t just beat the Atlanta Dream-they orchestrated a 91-79 symphony of skill and precision, marking their fourth consecutive win.
Clark, the rookie sensation, once again demonstrated why she’s the No. 1 draft pick.
Her 16 points, seven assists, and four rebounds were like a masterclass in basketball fundamentals.
This followed her 18-point, 12-rebound spectacle on Wednesday and a 23-point game on Sunday.
For a player just finding her footing, she’s already making the hardwood her own
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.
