David K. Li is a breaking news reporter for NBC News.
Smothering defense by the Connecticut Sun torpedoed the much anticipated pro basketball debut of Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. The two-time national player of the year struggled for much of her first WNBA regular-season game as Clark labored for each of her 20 points in Connecticut’s convincing 92-71 victory.
The rookie gained a little more offensive footing in the second half, scoring 13 points after intermission. But turnovers were still an issue, with five giveaways in each half. Carrington insisted Tuesday’s defensive lockdown of Clark was just another day at the office, no matter the national spotlight shined on Mohegan Sun Arena. “This is what they expect from me every night whether it’s Caitlin or whoever we’re playing,” she said. “This is the expectation, this is the standard.
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