Caitlin Clark Scores 22 as WNBA Fans Call Out Fever's 0-3 Start After Loss to Liberty | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
William Burgess The Indiana Fever suffered a third straight loss to open their season on Saturday afternoon, falling 91-80 to the New York Liberty at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
One silver lining for the Fever was the play of Caitlin Clark, who wrapped up the most efficient game of her WNBA career so far. Clark dropped 22 points, with 15 coming in the first half.
She added six rebounds and eight assists, although she committed eight turnovers. Her efficiency looked similar to her college days at Iowa, shooting 52.9 percent from the field and 4-10 from three.
NBA @NBACaitlin Clark is in the zone on ABC π€<br><br>π₯ 15 PTS<br>π₯ 6-9 FGM<br>π₯ 3-6 3PM<br> <a href="">
Indiana Fever @IndianaFeverall the angles of Caitlin Clark's stepback three π <a href="">
Legion Hoops @LegionHoopsCaitlin Clark today:<br><br>22 points<br>8 turnovers<br>8 assists<br>6 rebounds<br>9/17 FG<br>4/10 3P <a href="">
Vanshay Murdock π₯π₯ @VanshayMCaitlin Clark's best game of her W career: <br><br>βοΈ 22 points (4-10 from 3οΈβ£)<br>βοΈ 8 assists <br>βοΈ 6 rebounds <br>βοΈ 8 turnovers <br>βοΈ 1 steal <br><br>She looked VERY comfortable out there today ππΎ<a href="">#WNBA</a> <a href="">
Tovah Atha @TovahAthaReports of Caitlin Clark's demise were greatly exaggerated. Indiana has a lot of work to do, especially defensively, but Caitlin looked really good today. <a href="">#WNBA</a>
Nikki Fowler @nikkifowler22The most impressive game by Caitlin Clark in her short 3 game professional career so far. π₯π₯ nice to see her getting a rhythm. The team will all come into rhythm eventually. Gotta make some shots. <a href="">#Fever</a> <a href="">#WNBA</a>
Mily @DayDreamThisCaitlin Clark was the best player on the floor today. On both teams. Not even joking. <br><br>But the NY Liberty are deep and were in the finals.
$on @Jayyy_son_One thing is sure, Caitlin Clark is going to be a problem in the wnba.
However, her performance wasn't enough to help the Fever overcome a Liberty team that advanced to the WNBA Finals in 2023. New York was led by Breanna Stewart, who finished with 24 points on 50 percent shooting.
The victory was a team effort though, as four other Liberty players scored at least 10 points. They also became the first team in WNBA history to have all five starters make multiple three-pointers in a game.
Alexa Philippou @alexaphilippouSome history: The Liberty are the first team in WNBA history to have all five starters make multiple 3-pointers in a game, per <a href="">@ESPNStatsInfo</a>
Fans were impressed with the dominant showing from the reigning Eastern Conference champions and called out the slow start to the season from Indiana.
New York Liberty @nylibertyStew York Cityyyy π― <a href="">
SportsCenter @SportsCenterNew York Liberty are up BIG already against the Indiana Fever π€ <a href="">
A.McGee.Sr @AndrewMcGeeSrAgain the fever had the 1st pick for a reason they just not that good of team
ClutchNBA @ClutchNBA_Damn, they struggling early into the season, give them time though
slapshot.eth @PuckefellerCaitlin Clark was wide open just now for the inbound in the backcourt but her teammate looks at her, Then forces a contested pass to #0 Kelsey Mitchell<br><br>Indiana Fever could not be more of a mess. Feelin bad for CC
Complex Sports @ComplexSportsThe entire New York Liberty team to the Indiana Fever <a href="">
The Fever currently sit at the bottom of the East standings. On the other hand, the Liberty remained unbeaten and are now 3-0 as they attempt to avenge their 2023 championship defeat.