Caitlin Clark Hits Seven Threes, Leads Fever To Win In Return To The Court

After a wild, tumultuous week where she dominated the national sports conversation, Caitlin Clark returned to the court on Friday night.

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As if we needed more examples of just how important she is to the WNBA at large, the home Washington Mystics had to arrange to move the game from their usual 4,200 capacity stadium to the 20,000+ capacity Capital One Arena. And still sold every available ticket.

Clark didn't disappoint, making seven three-pointers, to tie a WNBA rookie record. Several were impressive, including a very deep three in the first quarter.

And a very nice stepback three in the fourth to extend the lead to 72-66.

There were back-to-back three pointers in the third. 

And then the seventh three gave the Fever a 75-68 lead that they wouldn't relinquish.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - JUNE 7: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever shoots a three point basket during the game against the Washington Mystics during a 2024 Commissioner's Cup game on June 7, 2024 at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)

Caitlin Clark Leads Indiana Fever To Win Over The Washington Mystics

The Fever jumped out to an early 28-19 lead in the first quarter, then withstood a tough second quarter before riding out a 24-24 third quarter and 19-19 fourth quarter to hold on for an 85-83 win over the Mystics.

Clark was especially dominant, playing a team leading 39 minutes, scoring 30 points and adding eight rebounds and six assists.

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 07: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever celebrates after scoring in the third quarter against the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena on June 07, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Clark's Fever team improved to 3-9, with their next game coming on Monday on the road against the Connecticut Sun. A hotly anticipated rematch against the Chicago Sky and Angel Reese has to wait until June 16th though.