It could not rely but, however Caitlin Clark is aware of what it feels prefer to win in the WNBA after the Indiana Fever took down the Atlanta Dream, 83-80, in its last preseason recreation Thursday evening earlier than the common season.
The Fever weren’t in a position to beat the Dallas Wings Monday evening, when Clark had 21 factors within the 79-76 loss. Whereas she struggled capturing on this one, the Fever held off the Dream to get that first successful feeling of the 12 months.
Clark shot simply 4-for-12 from the sector, together with 2-for-9 from 3-point territory, for 12 factors in 32 minutes. She additionally had eight rebounds and confirmed off her passing abilities, gathering six assists.
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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever shoots a free throw throughout a recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Dream throughout an WNBA preseason recreation Could 9, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE by way of Getty Pictures)
On the defensive finish, Clark additionally confirmed some suffocating protection, blocking a shot by Crystal Dangerfield with a well-timed soar and swat.
Clark might want a few of her photographs again, however she did showcase her normal 3-point bombs. She hit one from deep on the suitable wing to provide the Fever a 68-60 lead over the Dream.
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And Clark used a powerful display screen from teammate NaLyssa Smith to hit a stepback 3-pointer that reduce into an early Dream lead within the second quarter.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever goes to the basket throughout a recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Dream throughout a WNBA preseason recreation Could 9, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Getty Pictures)
Smith was the main scorer for the Fever, draining 9 of 16 photographs for 21 factors in half-hour. She bought a number of assists from Clark, together with a contact go from Clark over defenders for transition bucket.
Aliyah Boston, the Fever’s 2023 No. 1 general choose, dropped 11 factors on 5 of 8 capturing, whereas Katie Lou Samuelson dropped 11.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever handles the ball throughout a recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Dream throughout a WNBA preseason recreation Could 9, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE by way of Getty Pictures)
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The warmup video games are full for the WNBA, and now Clark’s rookie season begins with the Fever Tuesday once they journey to Connecticut to face the Solar at 8 p.m.
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