Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark made headlines on Wednesday night as she became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 100 3-pointers in a season. Clark's impressive performance included finishing with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists for her second career triple-double, leading the Fever to a 93-86 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks.
Clark's milestone moment came in the third quarter when she connected on her 100th 3-pointer of the season, making her the first rookie in WNBA history to achieve this feat. She continued her sharpshooting by adding two more 3-pointers to finish 4 of 10 from long range.
In addition to her 3-point prowess, Clark also joined an elite group of players by becoming the first rookie and fifth player overall in WNBA history to record multiple triple-doubles in a season. She now shares this distinction with Alyssa Thomas, Courtney Williams, Sabrina Ionescu, and Candace Parker.
Aliyah Boston contributed significantly to the Fever's victory with 24 points and 14 rebounds, helping secure a playoff spot for Indiana, who have won five straight games for the first time since 2015. The team boasts an impressive 10-1 home record since June 1.
Clark's impact extended beyond her offensive prowess, as she made a crucial defensive play by forcing a turnover in the paint and setting up Boston for a key layup late in the game. Her all-around performance was instrumental in securing the win for the Fever.
Despite a strong effort from Odyssey Sims, who led the Sparks with 20 points, Los Angeles suffered their fifth consecutive road loss and their 15th defeat in 17 away games this season.
Clark's record-breaking achievement and stellar performance underscore her status as a rising star in the WNBA, and her contributions have been pivotal in the Fever's successful playoff push.
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