Caitlin Clark's first game back from the WNBA's Olympic break was a big one, as she put up 29 points and 10 assists in the Fever's 98-89 victory over Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury on Friday.
Clark's 29 points fell just one short of her career high. The No. 1 pick in last April's WNBA draft actually had a chance to break that in the final seconds but instead of trying to get off a shot, she casually let the shot clock run out and handed the ball to the referee, and took the turnover since the game was basically over.
Here's how that played out:
Caitlin Clark 1 point away from a 30 and 10 game decides to not stat pad and take the 24 second violation pic.twitter.com/GnGseme4ZS
— Magic Bronson (@MagicsBurner) August 17, 2024
Fans loved that move from Clark, as she easily could have attempted to launch a shot and try to top her career high.
This is why I so respect Caitlin Clark shes classy. #FeverRising https://t.co/v4Zp3aKJEe
— James Scott #TeamOrca (@LongerTables) August 17, 2024
Very demure. Very mindful. https://t.co/mP8BdXFPgR
— N I K K Y ♡ (@Ayo_Nikky) August 17, 2024
And that’s how it should be done.
— Jeremy Pond (@JeremyPond) August 17, 2024
Class from the WNBA rookie of the year and probable first-team selection. 👏🏻 https://t.co/SPoUdSWytH
notice how she took a turnover instead of trying to break her career high as the game was winding down? very demure, very mindful, very considerate https://t.co/XGpAWAsQD2
— kb (@snackieshauna) August 17, 2024
Bookmark this for if you *ever* hear anyone mention stat padding again in reference to Caitlin Clark.
— Jess (@FeverBandwagon) August 17, 2024
1 point away from her career high.
2 points from 100.
This is her. pic.twitter.com/a7K65tvgZq
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Fans Loved Caitlin Clark’s Classy Move In Finals Seconds of Fever’s Win Over Mercury.
