The Indiana Fever is the only team to win this season Women’s Professional Basketball League They lost 88-82 to the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night, who earned their second win of the season.
However, Great performance by Caitlin Clark It was certainly a glimmer of hope for a nearly sold-out stadium for the Fever’s third home game of the season.
Caitlin Clark, No. 22 of the Indiana Fever, shoots a free throw against the Los Angeles Sparks at Gambridge Arena on May 28, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AJ Mast/NBAE via Getty Images)
“Honestly, I think I just played with an aggressive mentality. I think that’s the most important thing,” Clark, who scored a career-high 30 points, said after the game.
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“I wanted to hit a few more threes, but I ended up having to hit some threes, which was a little controversial.”
Clark’s 30 points, 3 blocks and 3 interceptions set league records. She is reportedly the only rookie in WNBA history to set those numbers in a single game Go to ESPN. She also posted the third-highest scoring total by a rookie in franchise history, with Tamika Catchings scoring 32 points twice in her rookie season.
Caitlin Clark, No. 22 of the Indiana Fever, dribbles the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Gambridge Arena on May 28, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AJ Mast/NBAE via Getty Images)
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However, Clark’s record-setting night wasn’t enough to put the Fever in the win column.
“I thought we did some good things, and then we shot ourselves in the foot,” she said after the game.
“Obviously, they’re shooting a really high percentage from three. When they’re shooting 60 percent from three and we’re shooting 38 percent, it’s hard to win. To win basketball like this The competition is difficult.
Caitlin Clark, No. 22 of the Indiana Fever, attempts to tackle Kia Nurse, No. 10 of the Los Angeles Sparks, during the third quarter at Gainbridge Arena in Indianapolis on May 28, 2024. (Kia Nurse) shooting. (Justin Castlin/Getty Images)
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The Fever are currently 1-7, just one game better than the Washington Mystics, who have a league-worst 0-6 record.
Indiana’s decline comes amid a tight schedule, which Clark lamented kept the team from practicing. However, they will stay in Indiana for the next two games before traveling to New York to face the Liberty on Sunday.
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