Clark's Historic Night
Caitlin Clark Sets Multiple WNBA Records, Leading Fever to Victory Over Storm
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Caitlin Clark made WNBA history on Tuesday night, scoring a career-high 45 points and dishing out 10 assists in the Indiana Fever's 110-107 win over the Seattle Storm. According to Boston Globe, it was the first 40-point, 10-assist game in WNBA history — a feat no player had ever pulled off in the league's 28-year existence.
Clark also set the Fever's all-time single-game scoring record and became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 200 made three-pointers, per SI. After the game, she said she was proud of her performance — but believes she can still get better.
Clark's 45-Point Night Rewrites the WNBA Record Books
Clark's 45 points shattered the previous Fever single-game scoring record. She went off from all areas of the floor, hitting shots from deep and attacking the basket. Albany Herald reported she set career-best marks in both points and assists in the same game — a combination no WNBA player had ever posted at the 40-10 threshold.
Clark also surpassed Diana Taurasi's record for the most points created — meaning scored or assisted on — in a single WNBA game, per SI. Kelsey Mitchell was a key partner in the assault, as Clark and Mitchell combined for the highest two-player point total in Fever history.
Three-Point Milestone Puts Clark in Elite All-Time Company
Clark reached 200 made three-pointers faster than any player in WNBA history, per Boston Globe. She now ranks fifth all-time on the WNBA's three-pointer list. That is a stunning mark for a player still in just her second professional season.
The record-breaking performance also pushed Clark into fourth place all-time for point-assist double-doubles in WNBA history, according to SI. She continues to separate herself from the rest of the league with her ability to score and create for teammates at the same time.
Coach Sensed Something Special Before Tip-Off
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White noticed Clark was unusually energized before the game. White described her star guard as looking "bouncy" before tip-off, per Oskaloosa. That energy came just weeks after Clark dealt with a back injury that had slowed her down.
Clark channeled that feeling into one of the greatest individual performances in league history. The Fever needed every point — the Storm made it close at 110-107. Clark's historic output was the difference in a game Indiana could not afford to lose.
Clark Says the Best Is Still Yet to Come
Even after a 45-point, 10-assist night for the history books, Clark was not satisfied. She told reporters after the game that she was proud of how she played but felt she could still improve, per Newsday. That mindset has defined her rapid rise in the WNBA.
Clark's performance is the latest in a string of record-setting nights since she entered the league in 2024. She has drawn massive TV audiences and fan interest to the WNBA. Tuesday's game in Indianapolis was another reminder of why the league's profile has never been higher.
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