Caitlin Clark is set to face her toughest test as a WNBA player on Saturday, as she and the Fever will go up against the reigning champion Aces on the second night of a back-to-back.
Indiana (1-5) is fresh off its first win of the season Friday. Behind a near-triple-double of 11 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists from Clark, Indiana pulled off a second-half comeback to defeat the Sparks, 78-73, in Los Angeles.
Clark struggled to find her shot in the first half but hit two dagger 3-pointers to help seal the victory late in the fourth quarter. She also cut back on turnovers (2), one of her biggest struggles early in the season.
The Fever won’t have any time to celebrate the win, though. They had to travel to Las Vegas on a less than 24-hour turnaround to face the best team in the WNBA.
The Aces (2-1) have played just three games, but their star trio has wasted no time in picking up where they left off. A’ja Wilson is averaging 24.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.7 blocks and 1.3 steals per game. Jackie Young is adding 22.7 points and 8.3 assists per game, while Kelsey Plum is posting 21.0 points per game.
Both Young and Plum will likely spend time hounding Clark on the defensive end in this one. And she could also go head-to-head with former Iowa teammate and fellow rookie Kate Martin.
The Sporting News has you covered with Clark’s stats and highlights from Fever vs. Aces below.
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Caitlin Clark stats vs. Las Vegas Aces
This section will be updated at halftime and the end of the game.
Halftime: Aces 46, Fever 38
| Minutes Played | 15 |
| Points | 5 |
| Rebounds | 3 |
| Assists | 3 |
| Steals | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 |
| Turnovers | 4 |
| FG | 1-6 |
| 3FG | 1-3 |
| FT | 2-2 |
| Fouls | 1 |
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Caitlin Clark highlights vs. Las Vegas Aces
The Fever are hanging in there with the Aces at the half but Clark is struggling. Instead, it is 2023 No. 1 overall pick Aliyah Boston who is leading Indiana with 10 points and five rebounds.
Clark’s two biggest early-season issues are glaring in this contest. She has been inefficient, shooting 1-for-6 from the field, and she has four turnovers. She has dished out three assists, though.
Clark’s highlight of the first half was a tough stepback 3-pointer right in Plum’s face — her lone make of the game so far.
Caitlin Clark from wayyyyy downtown 💪
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This section will be updated at the end of the game.