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Caitlin Clark had plenty to discuss after producing one of the greatest games of her WNBA career. The Indiana Fever superstar scored 37 points, handed out 10 assists and connected on a career-high eight 3-pointers in Sunday’s 113-90 victory over the Chicago Sky.
Her performance helped Indiana snap a two-game losing streak and finish a difficult five-game road trip with an emphatic win. Clark still was asked about something that happened away from the action. Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was escorted from Wintrust Arena after exchanging words with Chicago guard Natasha Cloud during the third quarter. Clark, however, quickly shut down any attempt to pull her into the controversy.
“To be honest, I didn’t see it,” Clark said. “We were talking about the next play in our huddle, so I think that’s probably a question for Chicago.”
When asked whether Kanter Freedom said anything to Indiana’s players, Clark shook her head.
Clark kept her attention on the court
Clark’s response was brief, but it also illustrated how focused she was during a remarkable night. Indiana’s guard made 13 of her 24 field-goal attempts and went 8-of-12 from beyond the arc. Her fifth career game with at least 30 points and 10 assists moved her into a category of her own.
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The rest of the players in WNBA history have combined for four such games, according to statistics highlighted after Sunday’s contest. Clark did not commit a turnover until the second half and repeatedly punished Chicago for sending additional defensive pressure in her direction.
When defenders gave her space, she shot. When the Sky trapped her, she found Mitchell or another open teammate. The result was an offensive avalanche.
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Indiana’s backcourt delivered a warning
Mitchell added 30 points while shooting 11-of-18 from the field. She and Clark combined for 67 points and 14 made 3-pointers. The Fever needed that production with Boston unavailable.
Indiana led by only four points at halftime before scoring 64 in the second half. Clark and Mitchell turned a competitive game into a rout, pushing the Fever to 25-14. The victory also extended Indiana’s winning streak over Chicago to nine games dating back to 2024.
Fever coach Stephanie White took a similar position when asked about the courtside exchange. She urged reporters not to give the incident additional attention. That left Clark’s performance where it belonged: at the center of the conversation.
The three-time All-Star did not need a controversial subplot to command attention. Her play was more than enough. With the playoffs approaching, Clark appears capable of changing a game in a matter of minutes. Chicago became the latest team to learn that lesson.
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