It was another bittersweet night for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. The team secured a 94-86 win over the Seattle Storm, but Clark managed only six points in 31 minutes and missed nearly every long distance shot for the second game in a row. A win’s a win, but for her? There’s nothing to celebrate.
This cold streak feels uncharacteristic. Clark has consistently delivered 20+ points and drained threes from all over the court. Yet tonight? Nothing but clank after clank. Fans could feel it the rhythm was missing, and every miss seemed to weigh heavier than the last.
Caitlin Clark’s toughest stretch yet in a Fever jersey
It gets more concerning when you factor in the recent collisions with Jacy Sheldon and Marina Mabrey which even drew a fine after teammate Sophie Cunningham defended Clark, calling it “dirty basketball.” Cunningham felt refs are letting these plays slide on Clark, saying it’s “direct violence” and “personal.”
Whether those hits shook her confidence or game hasn’t been confirmed, but the timing couldn’t hurt.
Still, the Fever found a way. Aliyah Boston exploded for 31 points, and Kelsey Mitchell chipped in 26, helping the team hold strong even as Clark struggled. Their effort underlines one truth: this is a team sport, and when your star is off, someone else steps up.
But what’s next for Clark? The upcoming game must feel like a lifeline. The Fever face theLos Angeles Sparks on Thursday, June 26 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with tip-off at 7 PM ET airing on Prime Video. It’s another chance for Clark to rediscover her deep shot, start hitting free again, and show that the personal violence against her has no lasting effect.
This rough patch is tough on Clark, tough on Fever fans, and tough on anyone who believes in her talent. Maybe it was bound to happen eventually but bad days are just that: days. She’s built for more, and something stronger is bound to come out of this.
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