Caitlin Clark is quickly establishing herself as a record-breaking force in the WNBA. In her debut season, the Indiana Fever rookie continues to rewrite the history books, this time surpassing two of the league’s all-time greats. On Friday, Clark set a new mark for the most games with 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a single season, overtaking legends Sabrina Ionescu and Diana Taurasi, according to StatMamba.
This latest milestone is a testament to Clark’s all-around game. Not only is she an elite scorer, but she also shines as a positional rebounder and playmaker, already drawing comparisons to the league’s best passers. Clark’s achievement adds to a growing list of broken records this season, including the rookie records for most assists, most three-pointers made, and the most double-doubles by a guard.
However, Friday night wasn’t all celebration for the Fever. Despite Clark’s 25 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, the Minnesota Lynx handed Indiana a 99-88 loss in what could be a preview of the first round of the playoffs. Minnesota’s star Napheesa Collier led her team to victory with 26 points and 10 rebounds, snapping the Fever’s impressive five-game winning streak. Ironically, Indiana’s last defeat also came against the Lynx on August 24.
Despite the loss, the Fever still hold plenty of momentum, having won seven of their last nine games since the Olympic break. The defeat, though, dropped Indiana to the No. 6 seed while propelling the Lynx to the No. 2 spot. This shift in standings could be advantageous for the Fever, allowing them to avoid facing Minnesota again until a potential second-round playoff matchup.
Even with the setback, Clark’s latest record-breaking performance is another reminder that she is destined for greatness. Her ability to dominate in multiple aspects of the game at such an early stage in her career has solidified her status as one of the most promising players in the WNBA. Clark’s relentless pursuit of excellence shows no signs of slowing, and with each game, she continues to carve her name into the league’s storied history.
