Caitlin Clark had perhaps her best game of her WNBA career so far, but that wasn't enough to lead the Fever to victory against the Mystics.
The rookie had 29 points, 13 assists, five rebounds, five steals and three blocks as Indiana lost, 89-84, to Washington.
Clark became the first WNBA player in history to record at least 25 points, 10 assists, five rebounds, five steals and three blocks in a game, per Across the Timeline. She fell just two blocks short of joining Candace Parker as the only players to record a 5x5 game.
Clark has also become the fastest guard in WNBA history to reach 20 total blocks.
Washington led by 21 entering the fourth quarter, but Indiana nearly overcame the deficit in the final 10 minutes. The Fever won the fourth quarter, 29-13, ultimately losing by five points.
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Clark has strung together a wondrous maiden campaign in the WNBA, entering Wednesday's contest with averages of 16.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 7.4 assists. The Fever phenom put the finishing touches on what has been a standout first half of the season over the weekend, recording her first career triple-double — and becoming the first rookie in league history to accomplish the feat in the process.
Clark's performance Wednesday at home was filled with highlights as she continues her impressive start to her WNBA career.
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Caitlin Clark stats vs. Washington Mystics
Final: Mystics 89, Fever 84
- Points: 29
- Rebounds: 5
- Assists: 13
- Steals: 5
- Blocks: 3
- TOs: 5
- Fouls: 5
- FGs: 7/14
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Caitlin Clark highlights vs. Washington Mystics
Clark had yet another masterful performance, but it wasn't enough to down the Mystics. She was on triple-double watch at half time — but while her scoring exploded in the second half, she ended the game a handful of rebounds shy of the feat.
all the angles of this dime from Caitlin Clark to Katie Lou Samuelson 👀 pic.twitter.com/dM2wxwMbRv
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 10, 2024
Clark knocked down two 3-pointers in the first half, shooting 5-of-9 from deep for the game.
Caitlin Clark with the crossover and stepback three for her first points of the game 🔥pic.twitter.com/tjAzSQnsur
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 10, 2024
Another nice find for Clark in the first half saw Erica Wheeler snag the backdoor bucket.
the backdoor cut by Erica Wheeler 😤 pic.twitter.com/MRU2K5LWZS
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 10, 2024
Clark kept the Fever in the game with her outstanding scoring in the second half. She scored 22 of her 29 points after halftime.
stepback three from Caitlin Clark makes it her third of the day 👌 pic.twitter.com/HiRD6xPSvR
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 10, 2024
Caitlin Clark launches from beyond the arc 🚀 pic.twitter.com/tO44EbsfaO
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 10, 2024
the defensive stop by Lexie Hull leads to a Caitlin Clark layup late in the fourth! 👏 pic.twitter.com/fltxMegXxz
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 10, 2024
She nearly doubled her assist total in the second half, racking up six after posting seven in the first 20 minutes.
Caitlin Clark's behind-the-back assist to NaLyssa Smith is today's Assist of the Game presented by @TheSGway. pic.twitter.com/abDH1ocZ7B
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 10, 2024
Caitlin Clark 🤝 Lexie Hull pic.twitter.com/WZ3Corixbg
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 10, 2024