The Caitlin Clark era in the WNBA is off to a blazing start.

On May 10, 2025, the No. 1 overall draft pick delivered yet another standout performance as the Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 81–76, finishing their preseason undefeated — and Clark came this close to making history in just her third WNBA appearance.

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Triple-Double Watch

Clark was everywhere on the court, stuffing the stat sheet with:

13 points

8 rebounds

6 assists

 

Caitlin Clark and the Fever rally from 15 down to beat the Mercury 88-82

 

Her court vision, rebounding hustle, and ability to control the pace kept Indiana steady in a tightly contested matchup. Clark showed her growing command of the pro game — reading defenses, making the extra pass, and attacking when the moment called for it.

“I don’t go into games chasing stats,” Clark said postgame. “I just play hard, trust my teammates, and try to make the right play every possession.”

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All-Around Impact

What stood out most wasn’t just her scoring — it was her complete control. At just 22, Clark already looks like a floor general. Whether leading fast breaks, crashing the boards among forwards, or feeding teammates like Lexie Hull and Kelsey Mitchell, she’s playing far beyond her rookie status.

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Hull led all scorers with 14 points, capitalizing on Clark’s passing.

Mitchell added 12 points, while Aliyah Boston contributed toughness inside.

 

 

The Fever’s undefeated preseason wasn’t just about talent — it was about chemistry. And Clark is a big reason why that chemistry has clicked so fast.

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WNBA World Reacts

Clark’s near triple-double had fans and analysts buzzing.

“She’s going to have multiple triple-doubles this season. No question,” said ESPN’s Andraya Carter.
“She’s elevating everyone around her — and she’s just getting started.”

Social media was lit up with highlights from Clark’s game, particularly a no-look assist in the third quarter that quickly went viral.

 

Next Up: Regular Season

The Fever now shift focus to their season opener on May 16 against the Chicago Sky — and with Clark leading the charge, expectations are no longer about rebuilding — they’re about winning.

“This team’s hungry,” Clark said. “We’ve had a great preseason, but now it’s time to prove it when it counts.”