Caitlin Clark stays calm after loss to Mystics as fans prepare for Fever’s WNBA playoff run | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors
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Caitlin Clark’s historic first regular season in the WNBA ended on Thursday when the Indiana Fever lost to the Washington Mystics 92-91.
With Indiana already securing the 6th seed in the playoffs, many of the Fever’s stars, including Clark, played limited games in the loss. Clark played just 20 minutes, scoring eight points and totaling eight assists and five rebounds.
Although Indiana’s starters sat out much of the game, the Fever’s bench stepped up and made the game exciting, even if they were unable to mount a comeback. Still, it’s a positive sign to see strong performances from the bench heading into the playoffs.
It was only fitting that one of the most eagerly anticipated WNBA seasons in league history ended with record-breaking attendance.
Although the game ultimately didn’t matter to the Fever, fans were a little disappointed that Clark had a quiet season finale.
CC tires @sohali2012
Biggest sold out house. It’s a shame people didn’t get to see Caitlin Clark play enough. #INDvsWAS
Kelsey Nicole Nelson (KNN) @Subscribe
Caitlin Clark is not on the court at the start of the 4th round. Looks like the coach still decides to give her a break. #WNBA
Now the Fever begin preparing for their first round game against the Connecticut Sun. It’s safe to say that fans are excited for the playoff duel between the two teams.
Clark Report @CClarkReport
Caitlin Clark and the Fever will face the Sun in the first round of the WNBA playoffs
The first game is on Sunday pic.twitter.com/LHLOU5q8ty
This season marks Indiana’s first playoff appearance since 2016, a testament to the difference Clark, Aliyah Boston and other young stars have made early in their careers.
Clark finished her rookie year averaging 19.5 points, 8.4 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game and it would be a surprise if she didn’t take home the Rookie of the Year award. After a historic regular season, she will now look to lead the Fever to playoff success.
