The hype was always real for Caitlin Clark, and Wednesday is the biggest proof of why that is.
Clark made a name for herself in college by scoring – she became the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer earlier this year.
Sure, she can get buckets at the pro level, but her history-making is coming in the assist department.
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Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever handles the ball during the game on July 17, 2024 at the College Park Center in Arlington, TX. (Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
Clark set the WNBA record for the most assists in a single game, recording 19 on Wednesday night against the Dallas Wings.
The record previously was held by Courtney Vandersloot, who had 18 on Aug. 31, 2020.
Clark had a chance to pull off the unthinkable by getting 20 assists (she also had 24 points), but her pass in the paint in the closing seconds was picked off thanks to stout defense by Dallas.
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on during the game on July 17, 2024 at the College Park Center in Arlington, TX. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Clark had 13 assists through three quarters, tying her previous career-high that she already had four times this season (all since June 23). Thenm she ripped off six more in the fourth, giving her 11 in the second half alone.
Unfortunately, her efforts were for naught, as the Fever were upset by the Wings, who entered the contest at 5-19.
The game was tied at 93 with 2:20 left (after Clark’s 19th assist), but the Wings went on an 8-0 run to end the game and hold Clark from becoming the inventor of the 20-point, 20-assist club.
After failing to record double-digit assists in each of her first 17 games, she’s now done so in seven of her last nine. It’s also the fourth time in five games she’s had at least 13 assists (she had 13 in three consecutive contests).
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever handles the ball during the game on July 17, 2024 at the College Park Center in Arlington, TX. (Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Although the Fever lost, it’s quite a high note for Clark to leave off on a personal note.
Clark will play in the All-Star Game this weekend, alongside fellow rookie record-holder Angel Reese, but since she was left off the Olympic roster in what remains a highly-debated topic, that will be her last bit of action until mid-August.
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