Caitlin Clark Shatters WNBA Records, but Griner’s Dream Stifle Fever’s Comeback

In a nail-biting clash in Indianapolis, Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever's dazzling rookie, shattered yet another WNBA record, but it wasn't enough to secure victory against Brittney Griner's Atlanta Dream, who edged out a 91-90 win. Clark, a statistical marvel, racked up 27 points and 11 assists, tying Courtney Vandersloot's WNBA record for 20-point, 10-assist games—achieving in 42 games what took Vandersloot 430. She also became the fastest player to reach 350 career assists, cementing her as a generational talent.

The game was a rollercoaster. Trailing 44-42 at halftime, the Fever fell victim to an 11-0 Dream run in the third. Clark, undeterred, sparked a fourth-quarter rally with two long-range 3-pointers and a slick behind-the-back assist, slicing the deficit to four. With just over a minute left, Aliyah Boston's free throws—earned after Griner fouled out—gave Indiana their first lead since the opening basket. But Atlanta's Rhyne Howard sank two clutch free throws with 9.7 seconds remaining, sealing the Dream's victory as the Fever's final shots rimmed out.

Griner, a force in the paint, contributed 21 points and eight rebounds for Atlanta. The game, however, was overshadowed by the WNBA's ongoing investigation into alleged 'hateful comments' directed at Chicago Sky's Angel Reese during a prior game against Clark’s Fever, adding a layer of tension to the league's spotlight.

Clark’s meteoric rise continues—she’s now the fourth-fastest player to surpass 800 career points. Yet, the Fever’s late-game collapse underscores the growing pains of a young team finding its rhythm in a fiercely competitive league.