Caitlin Clark made history on July 6, 2024, by becoming the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double. The Indiana Fever star achieved this feat with an impressive performance against the New York Liberty, contributing 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds in an 83-78 victory. This was also the first triple-double in Fever history.
Clark's historic night began with a standout first quarter where she scored 11 points on a perfect shooting performance (4-of-4 from the field and 3-of-3 from three), dished out three assists, grabbed three rebounds, and recorded two steals. Her impressive playmaking skills were evident as she racked up 10 assists midway through the third quarter.
The Fever trailed by as many as 11 points in the fourth quarter but managed to stage a comeback with Clark leading the charge. She scored six points, dished out three assists, and grabbed four rebounds during this crucial period. Her final rebound for her triple-double came with 7:07 remaining in the game.
The Fever's victory over the Liberty marked their first win against them since May 13, 2022, snapping a streak of nine straight losses. The Liberty had won all three head-to-head matchups this season by an average of 27.7 points.
Clark has been impressive in her WNBA career so far, averaging 16.4 points on 38.5 percent three-point shooting, 7.9 assists, and 6.3 rebounds per game in the ten starts since June 7.
The Fever currently hold the eighth seed in the playoff race with a record of nine wins and thirteen losses.
Clark's triple-double performance was not only historic but also crucial for her team, as they look to build momentum and secure a playoff spot. The Fever will next face the Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday.
