Clark delivers career night to carry Fever
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark posted a WNBA career-high and guided the Indiana Fever to a 110-107 victory over the Seattle Storm on Friday, producing a late rally that kept the home team atop a tightly contested matchup.
Clark finished with 45 points on efficient shooting, connecting on 11 of 18 attempts and drilling 6 of 10 from 3-point range. She also reached double figures in playmaking, handing out 10 assists for her second double-double of the season.
With All-Star center Aliyah Boston held out of the game because of a lingering right lower-leg issue, Indiana leaned on its backcourt. Kelsey Mitchell provided a complement to Clark’s scoring surge, pouring in 30 points on 13-of-25 shooting as the duo combined for 75 points.
- Final score: Fever 110, Storm 107
- Clark: 45 points, 10 assists
- Mitchell: 30 points
Late-game sequence decides outcome
The Fever built an early lead as large as 17 points, surrendered the advantage and then mounted a decisive comeback in the final minutes. Down one with under 20 seconds to play, Indiana regained the lead on Clark’s sixth 3-pointer, a deep shot that pushed her total to 41 at that moment and proved instrumental in the closing sequence.
Clark’s night also included a long-range step-back that pushed her past her previous scoring best; she continued to attack the rim and the free-throw line, converting at the stripe to extend possessions and keep the Storm chasing.
| Player | Points | Assists | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlin Clark | 45 | 10 | Career-high points |
| Kelsey Mitchell | 30 | — | 13-of-25 shooting |
What this means for the Fever
The win improved Indiana’s record to 15-10 and preserved momentum ahead of a Saturday rematch — the second half of a back-to-back — when the Fever host the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The team’s depth was tested with Boston unavailable; the coaching staff will have to weigh her recovery before the Liberty game.
For Indiana fans, Clark’s breakout scoring night showcased her capacity to take over high-leverage moments and reinforced the Fever’s identity as an offensively gifted team. How the Fever manage Boston’s status and distribute minutes over the coming stretch will be key to sustaining their position in a crowded playoff picture.
The team returns to action Saturday night in Indianapolis.
