Clark's Record Assists
Clark and Bueckers combine for 58 points as Clark breaks 700-assist record in Fever win
Key Points
Caitlin Clark became the fastest player in both the WNBA and NBA to reach 700 career assists, accomplishing the milestone in just 83 games, faster than LaMelo Ball (103 games) and LeBron James (159 games).
In the same game, Clark notched her 7th 25+ points and 10+ assists performance this season (13th of her career), a feat no other player in WNBA history has matched more than six times in their career.
This matchup marked the fourth time Clark and Paige Bueckers have faced each other as pros, with Clark leading the head-to-head series 2-1 after this game.
Bleacher Report notes Clark had only one turnover in the game, despite her era-leading 8.3 assists per game, underscoring a surprisingly clean distribution in a high-usage role.
Coach Stephanie White called Clark a 'maestro' who runs the Fever's offense, saying when Indiana is at its best she is 'instructing, she is running it,' making it difficult for opponents to match up with them when she commands the floor.
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers each dropped 29 points as the Indiana Fever beat the Dallas Wings 98-87 on Wednesday. Clark also dished 10 assists and made WNBA history in the process, becoming the fastest player in both WNBA and NBA history to reach 700 career assists — doing it in just 83 games, according to Bleacher Report.
Clark's milestone eclipses LaMelo Ball, who hit 700 assists in 103 games, and LeBron James, who needed 159 games. The Fever improved to 21-12 on the season, and the two teams will meet again in Dallas on August 20.
Clark Sets Records No NBA Player Has Touched This Century
Clark's 700th career assist came during yet another historic outing. Marca noted the feat is one no NBA player has matched this century. Clark's 10-assist, 29-point night also marked the 7th time this season she posted 25+ points and 10+ assists in the same game — the 13th time in her career, according to Sporting News.
No other WNBA player has ever done it more than six times in their career. Clark has already doubled that benchmark. She also had just one turnover in the game, a remarkably clean performance for a player averaging 8.3 assists per game — the best mark in the league, per Bleacher Report.
Clark's Ankle Scare Gave Fever Fans a Brief Fright
Late in the first half, Clark stepped on Dallas forward Alysha Clark's foot and tweaked her left ankle. She left the floor briefly and did not return before halftime. Fever fans held their breath, but Clark came back for the second half and played through it with no reported long-term injury.
Her return was critical. Indiana leaned on her to run the offense down the stretch and held off Dallas for the 11-point win. The Fever are averaging 96.3 points per game this season — the highest single-season scoring mark in WNBA history, per Yahoo Sports.
Coach White Calls Clark a 'Maestro' Running the Show
After the game, Fever coach Stephanie White did not hold back in praising her star. White called Clark a 'maestro' who runs Indiana's offense. She said when the Fever are at their best, Clark is 'instructing, she is running it,' making it nearly impossible for opponents to match up, per Sporting News.
Clark is averaging 21.9 points and 8.3 assists per game this season. Her ability to control pace, find open shooters, and score efficiently gives Indiana a dimension no other team can replicate. The Fever have surged to 21-12 with one of the league's most potent offenses.
Clark vs. Bueckers Rivalry Is Just Getting Started
Wednesday's game was the fourth time Clark and Bueckers have faced each other as professionals. Clark now leads that head-to-head series 2-1. Bueckers, Dallas's star rookie, was no pushover — her 29 points, six rebounds, and six assists made it a true marquee matchup.
The rivalry is young but already compelling. Both players are reshaping what a WNBA star looks like. Their next meeting comes August 20 in Dallas. Expect another sold-out crowd and another chapter in what could become one of the league's defining rivalries, per Bleacher Report.
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