- Indiana Fever. Caitlin Clark not enough to beat New York Liberty: controversial defeat
- Indiana Fever. Caitlin Clark is a game changer on and off the court after this revolutionary impact on the league
In a thrilling and tense game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Indiana Fever put on a memorable performance in front of more than 17,000 fans. Despite fighting until the last second, they ultimately fell to the New York Liberty, the reigning WNBA champions, by a narrow 90-88 margin. This loss makes it clear that the Fever are closer than ever to achieving greatness.
Caitlin Clark shone as the Fever's star player, scoring 18 points and leading the offense. However, she struggled from the three-point line, making only two of her 11 attempts. Despite her stellar performance, she was unable to secure the victory for her team.
Stephanie White backs Clark
In a postgame press conference, the Indiana Fever coach took responsibility and said they did not empower Caitlin as they should have.
"We have to get her easier shots. Part of that is play calling, part is recognition and fluidity, and part is the angles of our screens."
"We have to move her around a little more. She's playing almost entirely on the counterattack all the time."
Clark's outside shooting, one of her most lethal weapons at the start of the season, has lost its effectiveness in recent games. In her most recent game against Atlanta, she missed all five three-point attempts. This marks a decline from her first two games, in which she consistently made 9 of 19 three-pointers.
There's no need to lose your head. It's just a bad streak that every high-performance athlete can have. Despite her mistakes, she was still the best player on the team, and Stephanie's vote of approval is a great boost to Clark's confidence.
The Indiana Fever now has a 2-2 record, which is a bit concerning for their loyal fans. However, their offense remains one of the best in the league, so this does not seem to be the problem.
The Fever's next game is against the Washington Mystics on Wednesday, followed by a match against the Connecticut Sun. The season has just started, and it continues to deliver great games.