Caitlin Clark Scores 16 Points in Indiana Fever’s Loss to A'ja Wilson and Las Vegas Aces
On Wednesday night in Indianapolis, Caitlin Clark, one of the top contenders for Rookie of the Year, scored 16 points as the Indiana Fever fell to the Las Vegas Aces, 86-75. Despite her efforts, the Fever couldn't secure a victory in the tightly contested game. The two teams are set to face off again on Friday.
Clark's performance, while notable, was marred by a challenging shooting night. She managed to contribute six assists and grab three rebounds, but struggled from the field, shooting 6-of-22 overall, including a tough 1-of-10 from beyond the arc. This marked one of her more difficult games of the season, coming after a strong 10-game stretch where she averaged 25 points per game.
Indiana’s Kelsey Mitchell led the team in scoring with 24 points. The Fever have had a resurgence this season, securing their first playoff spot since 2016, thanks in part to Clark’s standout rookie campaign.
On the other side, Las Vegas Aces were powered by MVP frontrunner A'ja Wilson, who delivered a dominant performance. Wilson finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks, continuing her exceptional season. She also made history by breaking the WNBA single-season scoring record in the first half with a 15-foot jumper, bringing her season total to 956 points. This surpassed the previous record of 939 points set by Seattle’s Jewell Loyd last year.
With five games remaining in the regular season, Wilson is poised to add even more to her remarkable record as she continues to lead the Aces, who remain one of the league's top teams.
The Fever will look to bounce back in their rematch against the Aces later this week.
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