One of the top teams in the WNBA has been Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever since the league resumed play following its postponed hiatus for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The Fever hold the best record in the WNBA after winning six of their last seven games since August 16.
This is mostly related to Caitlin Clark raising her game following her month-long break.
Many people were particularly struck by one play, and Clark has since made this style of play his standard. Clark was given the ball during an Indiana fast-break opportunity in the second quarter. Clark delivered a fantastic behind-the-back pass to NaLyssa Smith for an open layup after getting near the basket. Over 30,000 people have liked the slow-motion video that was posted on Instagram.
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Clark's average over the last seven games is 24.6 points and 9.0 assists. In addition, the former Iowa Hawkeye standout was named the WNBA Player of the Week for the games played between August 15–25. With her recent play, Clark has now taken the driver's seat in the Rookie of the Year race over Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese.
Indiana Fever aims to solidify their position for playoffs
With each game, Caitlin Clark was just voted Eastern Conference Player of the Week in the WNBA seems to set a new record. Before the Olympic break, Clark established a record for the most assists in a single game (19) and became the first rookie in league history to register a triple-double.
Although Clark's statistics are impressive, his primary goal is to accumulate victories and secure Indiana's first postseason trip since 2016. Meanwhile, Indiana Fever's next match is against Los Angeles Sparks. While Indiana Fever aims to win the game and solidify their position for a playoff spot.