WNBA: Caitlin Clark Makes History as Indiana Fever Suffer First Loss

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Caitlin Clark shone in the Indiana Fever's 91-90 loss to the Atlanta Dream, setting a new record for the most 25-point, 10-assist games in WNBA history as per ESPN. Clark's outstanding performance, which included 27 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists, and 2 steals, couldn't prevent the Fever from falling to their first defeat of the 2025 season. Despite the loss, Clark expressed confidence that the experience will benefit the team in the long run, citing it as an opportunity for redemption in their next matchup against the Dream.

Key Takeaways:

  • Caitlin Clark set a new record for the most 25-point, 10-assist games in WNBA history, passing three-time All-Star Sabrina Ionescu.
  • Clark had a game-high 27 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists, and 2 steals in the game.
  • The Indiana Fever's 91-90 loss to the Atlanta Dream was their first defeat of the 2025 season.
  • The Fever's comeback was sparked by two deep three-pointers from Clark before a free throw from Aaliyah Boston gave the team an 8-point lead with 21.7 seconds left.
  • Rhyne Howard made a go-ahead free throw with 9.1 seconds remaining to help the Dream secure the win.
  • Indiana trailed by 11 points at the start of the fourth quarter but showed incredible spirit to claw their way back into the game.
  • Aaliyah Boston finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks for the Fever.
  • The two teams will meet again on Thursday night in Atlanta's State Farm Arena.

Statistics:

  • Caitlin Clark had 27 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists, and 2 steals in one game.
  • Aaliyah Boston had 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks in one game.
  • The Fever trailed by 11 points at the start of the fourth quarter.
  • Indiana had 91 points in the game.
  • Atlanta had 90 points in the game.
  • The Fever suffered their first loss of the 2025 season.

Sources:

  • CNN: CNN -- (CNN) — Caitlin Clark maintained her hot start to the new WNBA season on Tuesday. Rhyne Howard made a go-ahead free throw with 9.1 seconds remaining to help the Dream eke out the victory over the Fever as Indiana's late rally fell short at a raucous Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
  • ESPN: (CNN) In doing so, the second-year point guard set a record for the most 25-point, 10-assist games in WNBA history, passing three-time All-Star Sabrina Ionescu.