Caitlin Clark has been on a tear since the Olympic break.
If there was any doubt before, Clark has erased it: She is already one of the best players in the WNBA.
Going into Friday’s game with the Lynx, the 22-year-old guard was averaging 24.5 points, 9.1 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game since the Olympic break, leading the Fever to a 7-1 record in that span. As a result, Indiana has clinched a postseason berth for the first time since 2016.
Clark and the Fever were put to the test against Minnesota, who could end up being their first-round opponent. Led by MVP candidate Napheesa Collier and one of the WNBA’s best defenses, the Lynx snapped Indiana’s five-game win streak.
The Sporting News had you covered with live updates, highlights and more from Clark’s game below.
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Caitlin Clark stats vs. Minnesota Lynx
Final score: Lynx 99, Fever 88
- Points: 25
- Rebounds: 8
- Assists: 8
- Steals: 0
- Blocks: 1
- TOs: 7
- Fouls: 2
- FGs: 8-21
- 3Ps: 5-10
- FTs: 4-4
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Caitlin Clark highlights vs. Minnesota Lynx
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