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Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever just picked up their best victory of the season after an 83-78 win over the top team in the WNBA standings, the New York Liberty.
Clark played a spectacular game, leading the Fever team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. She recorded 19 points, 12 rebounds, 13 assists, and two steals. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star also became the first WNBA rookie ever to record a triple-double. The next fastest player to record a triple-double was Sabrina Ionescu, whom she faced Saturday.
After the game, Clark was asked how she felt about recording the triple-double. Clark gave the best possible response.Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles in an interview after becoming the first rookie to have a triple-double Saturday, July 6, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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“Another one of these,” Clark said while making a W gesture. “Shoutout to the fans, though. They were unreal. They got us there through the fourth. Happy for our group.”
After the game, Clark was asked how she felt about recording the triple-double. Clark gave the best possible response.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles in an interview after becoming the first rookie to have a triple-double Saturday, July 6, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
© Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK
“Another one of these,” Clark said while making a W gesture. “Shoutout to the fans, though. They were unreal. They got us there through the fourth. Happy for our group.”
After the game, Clark was asked how she felt about recording the triple-double. Clark gave the best possible response.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles in an interview after becoming the first rookie to have a triple-double Saturday, July 6, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
© Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK
“Another one of these,” Clark said while making a W gesture. “Shoutout to the fans, though. They were unreal. They got us there through the fourth. Happy for our group.”
Clark and the Fever played in front of another soldout crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and the fans definitely brought the energy.
The Fever hold onto their fourth-place spot in the Eastern Conference, jumping to 9-13 on the season. The Liberty fall to 17-4 but still hold onto the best record in the WNBA.
Caitlin Clark Fans OWN CHENNEDY CARTER after 1ST WNBA ROOKIE TRIPLE DOUBLE against Liberty!