Caitlin Clark‘s incredible talent wasn’t enough to lift the Indiana Fever to secure another win this season. Heading into Monday night’s game against the formidable Connecticut Sun, the Fever were hoping to improve their 3-9 record. Instead, they found themselves sinking deeper into trouble.
The Fever were thoroughly outplayed, losing 89-72 in a game that felt even more lopsided than the final score indicates. At one point, the Fever trailed by a staggering 28 points late in the third quarter, underscoring their struggles on both ends of the court.
Adding to the team’s misfortunes, Caitlin Clark had a moment she’d likely want to forget-a wide-open eight-footer that ended in an airball. The clip quickly went viral, showcasing an uncharacteristic misstep for the typically sharp shooter.
Caitlin Clark’s subpar performance highlights Fever’s struggles
Clark’s overall performance was below her usual standards, finishing with 10 points on 3-8 shooting from the field and 2-5 from beyond the arc. She contributed only 2 assists and failed to grab a single rebound, while committing 3 turnovers. Her plus-minus rating was a dreadful -30 in just 22 minutes on the floor.
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This disappointing outing follows Clark’s declaration to her coach, Christie Sides, that being snubbed from Team USA for the Paris Olympics “woke up a monster.” Yet, instead of seeing a fierce response, Clark and the Fever appeared more subdued and outmatched than ever.
Clark had hoped to build on her recent 30-point performance against the Mystics, her best game in the WNBA so far. Now, she and the Fever will look for redemption on Thursday when they return home to face the Atlanta Dream. Can Caitlin Clark find her groove and lead the Fever to a much-needed victory?
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