2024-09-05 02:14:08
Caitlin Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to hit 100 three-pointers in a season and finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her second career triple-double. playoff restrictions The Indiana Fever defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 93-86 on Wednesday night.
Clark hit his second three-pointer of the game and his 100th three-pointer of the season midway through the third quarter. He added two more three-pointers to reach 102 from long range. 4-for-10 from the field. The No. 1 pick was the first rookie to hit 100 three-pointers.
She also became the first WNBA player to record multiple triple-doubles in a single season, joining Alyssa Thomas, Courtney Williams, Sabrina Ionescu and Candace Parker. The first rookie.
Aliyah Boston had 24 points and 14 rebounds for the Fever (18-16), who clinched a playoff spot with losses to Atlanta and Chicago on Monday night. Indiana has won five straight for the first time since 2015 and is 10-1 at home since June 1.
Clark made two free throws with 16.4 seconds left in the game, leading by 7 points. At the other end, Kia Nurse made a long three-pointer, and Clark grabbed the rebound to complete a triple-double.
“Of course I do, but to be honest, we just wanted to stop,” Clark said in a courtside interview.
Clark also played a key role on defense, passing in the paint and finding Boston for a layup that made it 91-84 with 25.2 seconds left.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 18 points for Indiana, two shy of her eighth straight 20-point game. Narissa Smith scored 13 points.
Odyssey Sims led Los Angeles (7-26) with 20 points. Dilica Hamby and Ray Burrell each scored 16 points, and Azura Stevens had 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The Sparks have lost five straight away games this season and have lost 15 straight in 17 away games.
Associated Press reports.
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