Caitlin Clark, the rookie sensation of the WNBA, put on a historic performance against the Washington Mystics on June 7, 2024. The Indiana Fever guard tied a WNBA record by making seven three-pointers in a single game and scored a career-high 30 points to lead her team to an 85-83 victory.
Clark's impressive shooting display was not limited to just the third quarter, as she made five straight shots from beyond the arc during the second half. Her performance also included eight rebounds and six assists, making her only the second rookie in WNBA history to record a 30-point, 5-rebound, and 5-assist game.
The Mystics had no answer for Clark's scoring prowess. Despite their best efforts to contain her with multiple defenders, she frequently freed herself up with crossover dribbles and stepbacks. Her shooting performance was all the more impressive given that she shot 8-of-15 overall from the field.
Clark's historic night came after a rough patch in her rookie season. She had scored a career-low three points in her previous game against the New York Liberty and had not made more than four three-pointers or shot over 50% from the field in any game prior to this one.
The Fever's win was their third of the season, while the Mystics remained winless at 0-11. The sellout crowd at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., was treated to a thrilling display of basketball as they watched Clark break records and lead her team to victory.
Clark's performance also had significant implications for her individual statistics. She became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 200 points and 75 assists, achieving this feat in just twelve games. Additionally, she has led or co-led the Fever in assists every game this season.
The Mystics drew their largest crowd since relocating to a smaller arena, with 20,333 attending Friday's game against the Fever and rookie Caitlin Clark. The excitement surrounding her performance was palpable as fans cheered her on throughout the game.
