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Since the WNBA All-Star break, Caitlin Clark has been on a scoring spree. Over the past three weeks, her team, the Fever, has won four out of five games, and Clark has consistently scored over 19 points in each game leading up to Friday’s match against the Sky.
In their most recent game, a close 84-80 win against the Connecticut Sun, Clark made nine of her 19 points from three-point shots. One of those three-pointers set a new rookie record for the most three-pointers in a single season, bringing her total to 86.
This Friday, when the Fever face off against the Chicago Sky, Clark will be up against fellow rookie Angel Reese for the fourth time this season. With the Rookie of the Year race heating up and both teams battling for playoff positions, this game could be their last showdown of the year.
The Chicago game is another opportunity for both players to showcase their skills and strengthen their cases for the Rookie of the Year award while also competing for a crucial divisional win. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Clark’s performance against the Sky, including her points, stats, and highlights from the game.
Caitlin Clark stats vs. Chicago Sky
Full time: Fever 100, Sky 81
- Points: 31
- Rebounds: 4
- Assists: 12
- Steals: 1
- Blocks: 0
- TOs: 3
- Fouls: 3
- FG: 8-14
- 3FG: 5-9
- FT: 10-11
Clark might have cemented her chances for Rookie of the Year in her latest game against the Sky. She had a stellar performance, scoring a career-best 31 points and adding 12 assists, which makes it her 10th double-double of the season. She also grabbed four rebounds during the game.
Clark was on fire offensively, making five three-pointers and leading all scorers. She shot 8-for-14 from the field and was impressive on defense, too. Her 10th assist of the game pushed her past Ticha Penicheiro for the most games with 10 or more assists by a rookie in WNBA history.
Moreover, Clark set a new milestone by becoming the first player in WNBA history to record multiple games with more than 25 points, 10 assists, and five three-pointers. It’s clear she’s making a significant impact as a rookie, though there are still several games left in the season that could affect the final standings.