The Indiana Fever met the defending WNBA champions, the New York Liberty, at home at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, May 24.
Caitlin Clark didn't manage to hit any major shots during the first half of the game, a credit to the Liberty's powerful defense. The Liberty began to cool off toward the end of the second, though it wasn't quite enough for Clark to catch up.
Clark finally hit a three with a minute left in the third, a moment that sent the crowd into hysterics and the Fever up by five. It was followed by another three as the quarter closed out.
The fourth quarter drew to a close tied 88-88 with 36.9 seconds left in the game, exactly the kind of thrilling contest fans live for. Clark attempted a 3-pointer for the lead but missed.
Here's how Clark played on the day.
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Caitlin Clark stats vs. New York Liberty
Final score: New York Liberty 90, Indiana Fever 88
- Minutes: 37:52
- Points: 18
- Assists: 10
- Rebounds: 5
- Steals: 0
- Blocks: 0
- Turnovers: 9
- FGs: 6-19
- 3s: 2-12
- FTs: 4-5
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Caitlin Clark highlights vs. New York Liberty
Clark didn't have a big first half shooting-wise, but she fired off a series of excellent passes to her teammates.
Caitlin Clark threads the needle🪡, Aliyah Boston finishes strong👏🏾@CaitlinClark22 @aa_boston
— Prime Reports (@Prime_Reports) May 24, 2025
📲 (via @ShowCaseShabazz)
# pic.twitter.com/rB4TUWyJUH
She also spent halftime working on her shot.
Caitlin Clark out at halftime working on her shot pic.twitter.com/ctS1T0tmQV
— Robin Lundberg (@robinlundberg) May 24, 2025
Clark had a major four-point play in the third.
CAITLIN CLARK WITH THE 4 POINT PLAY pic.twitter.com/zKQ4r89L8c
— Clark Report (@CClarkReport) May 24, 2025
She weaved through three defenders effortlessly.
FEARLESS 😤
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 24, 2025
Caitlin Clark secures the loose ball, takes it the length of the floor and weaves through three defenders for the lead. pic.twitter.com/VJUHS8JOqf
Clark's highlight of the game was a monster 34-foot triple.
CAITLIN CLARK 34 FOOTER TO CLOSE THE QUARTER SHES BACKKKKK pic.twitter.com/Fbp6P7kA8O
— Clark Report (@CClarkReport) May 24, 2025
Clark wasn't able to get a shot off on the game-winning attempt.
Caitlin Clark couldn't get a shot up on the last possession as Natasha Cloud stole the ball.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 24, 2025
The New York Liberty secured their first 3-0 start to the season in franchise history 👏 pic.twitter.com/y2yPvZwM2c