Caitlin Clark posted the first triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history to rally Indiana to an 83-78 victory over New York on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, snapping the Fever’s nine-game losing streak to the Liberty. Clark finished with 19 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds for Indiana (9-13).
Indiana Fever ’s Caitlin Clark makes a pass as New York Liberty ’s Breanna Stewart defends during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Indianapolis. Indiana Fever ’s Damiris Dantas makes a pass against New York Liberty ’s Breanna Stewart and Kayla Thornton during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Indianapolis.
Clark had a three-point play and Kelsey Mitchell followed with a 3-pointer to tie the game at 75 with 2:31 to go. Aliyah Boston scored off a steal by Mitchell to give Indiana a two-point lead and Lexie Hull’s reverse layup increased the lead to 79-75 at the 1:24 mark. Clark hit a 3-pointer and followed with a layup to spark Indiana to an 8-0 run to begin the game. She turned a steal into a 3-pointer to give the Fever their biggest lead at 24-12 with 3:04 left in the quarter. Laney-Hamilton hit a jumper with two seconds left as New York scored the final six points to get within six heading to the second period.
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