Caitlin Clark continues to do well. Too well for the serpents now surrounding her, egged on by their racist thoughts and ways. If only they can just play the damn sport….
Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston each scored 22 points, and Caitlin Clark recorded her second career double-double as the Indiana Fever secured their third consecutive victory with an 88-81 win over the Washington Mystics on Wednesday night. Clark contributed significantly with 18 points, a career-high 12 rebounds, six assists, and four steals for the Fever (5-10). Reflecting on her performance, Clark credited her teammates for their support, especially in rebounding.
According to Clark, “sometimes the ball just bounces your way a little bit more.” “Our bigs are maybe boxing out and hitting a little bit more, but I have a little more freedom to go chase the ball because the individuals I’m covering are usually coming back on defense. So well done. I take great delight in trying to chase it down off the basket and then really go because I think we’re really good when I can get it off the hoop and push in transition.
Caitlin Clark can do it all! She knocked down a three and then stole the ball for a breakaway layup in the @IndianaFever’s 88-81 win over Washington! Clark finished with 18 points, 12 boards, and 6 assists. #FeverRising pic.twitter.com/Foc4z4UHHK
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However, turnovers remain an issue for Clark; she had six in this game and leads the league with 5.5 turnovers per game. NaLyssa Smith added 11 points and Erica Wheeler contributed nine points off the bench in a strong second-half performance for the Fever.
Indiana has now won five of their last seven games, marking their first four-game winning streak at home since August 2015. Clark emphasized the importance of building confidence and learning from each game.
“The confidence that we’ve been able to build from the last three games is, you know, continue to take a step forward and learn each game, and if we do happen to lose one, how are we going to respond?” Clark said. “That’s been a big thing for us, too. We managed to bounce back from our last defeat and win three games in a row. We’ve improved a lot over the past three games, in my opinion, and we’re still getting better.
WNBA player Caitlin Clarke SMACKED again on the basketball court, just days after being hit in the back of the head.
The Indiana Fever player received a smack to her arm, causing her to tumble to the ground after Mystics’s player Stefanie Dolson, who is 235lb, smacked her in… pic.twitter.com/FsmdWyE9is
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) June 20, 2024
Ariel Atkins led the Mystics (2-12) with 27 points, despite the team missing injured starters Brittney Sykes and Shakira Austin. Karlie Samuelson scored 16 points, and Stephanie Dolson added 14 for the Mystics.
On the same night, the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces ended their recent struggles with a victory over Seattle. Jackie Young scored 32 points, A’ja Wilson added 27, and the team celebrated the return of All-Star point guard Chelsea Gray. Gray, who had missed the first dozen games of the season, made a significant impact with seven assists, four rebounds, and two blocks in just over 15 minutes of play.
Caitlin Clark’s double-double helps Fever win third straight game
Rookie has career-high 12 rebounds and 18 points
Las Vegas Aces celebrate return of Chelsea GrayKelsey Mitchell @Kelz_Hoop and Aliyah Boston @aa_boston scored 22 points apiece, @CaitlinClark22 Clark had her… pic.twitter.com/D29tXOIcCt
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“Man I missed this game so much. Never taking it for granted,” Gray said. “It’s a long journey, lots of crying, lots of sleepless nights, a lot of conversations. I’m so thankful to be back on this court.”
Kelsey Plum added 11 points for Las Vegas (7-6), who have lost four of their last six games. The Aces look to build on this victory as they move forward in the season.
Key Points:
i. Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston each scored 22 points, leading the Indiana Fever to an 88-81 victory over the Washington Mystics.
ii. Caitlin Clark achieved her second career double-double with 18 points, a career-high 12 rebounds, six assists, and four steals.
iii. Indiana Fever won their third consecutive game, marking their first four-game home winning streak since August 2015.
iv. Ariel Atkins led the Mystics with 27 points, while Karlie Samuelson and Stephanie Dolson added 16 and 14 points, respectively.
v. Reigning champion Las Vegas Aces ended their recent struggles with a win over Seattle, highlighted by Jackie Young’s 32 points and the return of All-Star point guard Chelsea Gray.
Conner T – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
