Caitlin Clark may have had her true “Welcome to the WNBA” moment on Saturday during the Indiana Fever's third straight road loss of the season against the New York Liberty.
Clark led the Fever with 22 points on 9-of-17 shooting in what looked to be her best game so far this year. However, in the first quarter, he got a taste of what was to come as he played defense.
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Indiana Fever's No. 22 Caitlin Clark reacts during the second half against New York Liberty at Barclays Center on May 18, 2024 in New York City. (Elsa/Getty Images)
Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot came off the floor looking to drive. Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones came up to set up a screen, so no matter which direction Vandersloot wanted to steer, they would choose Clark.
Vandersloot went to her left and Clark collided directly into the chest of Stewart, the 6-foot-4 reigning WNBA MVP. Clark doubled over and fell to the ground.
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After the Fever lost to the Liberty on Thursday night, Clark talked about the physicality of the league.
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Caitlin Clark, number 22 of the Indiana Fever, smiles during the game against the New York Liberty on May 18, 2024 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. (Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)
“The physical aspect is definitely up to par…I get easily taken off the screens,” he said via ESPN. “The game seems a little fast to me right now. The more I play and the more comfortable I get, it will slow down a little bit. It will be easier for me to make reads and see how things play out.”
Regardless of the speed of the game, Clark looked more comfortable Saturday afternoon at Barclays Center.
He made four 3-pointers and, although he had eight turnovers, many of them were passes that had just left his teammates' fingertips. Over time, the fever is expected to become more balanced.
Indiana still needs to win.
Caitlin Clark, number 22 of the Indiana Fever, and the rest of the bench await player introductions before the game against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on May 18, 2024 in New York City. (Elsa/Getty Images)
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The Fever have not won a regular season game since September 10, the final game of last season.
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