It may not count yet, but Caitlin Clark knows what it feels like to win in the WNBA after the Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream, 83-80, in their final preseason game Thursday night before the regular season.
The Fever couldn't beat the Dallas Wings on Monday night, as Clark scored 21 points in a 79-76 loss. While she had trouble shooting in this one, Fever held off Dream to get that first winning feel of the year.
Clark shot just 4 of 12 from the field, including 2 of 9 from 3-point territory, for 12 points in 32 minutes. He also grabbed eight rebounds and showed off his passing skills, recording six assists.
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Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark shoots a free throw during a play against the Atlanta Dream during a WNBA preseason game on May 9, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
On the defensive end, Clark also displayed stifling defense, blocking a Crystal Dangerfield shot with a well-timed jump and slam.
Clark may want to get some of his shots back, but he showed off his usual three-point bombs. He hit a shot from deep on the right wing to give the Fever a 68-60 lead over the Dream.
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And Clark took advantage of a strong screen from teammate NaLyssa Smith to hit a step-back 3-pointer that cut into the Dream's early lead in the second quarter.
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark goes to the basket during a play against the Atlanta Dream during a WNBA preseason game on May 9, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Getty Images)
Smith was the Fever's leading scorer, making nine of 16 shots for 21 points in 30 minutes. He received a few assists from Clark, including a touch pass from Clark over defenders for a nice transition.
Aliyah Boston, the Fever's No. 1 overall pick in 2023, dropped 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting, while Katie Lou Samuelson dropped 11.
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark handles the ball during a play against the Atlanta Dream during a WNBA preseason game on May 9, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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WNBA warmup games are complete and now Clark's rookie season begins with the Fever on Tuesday when they travel to Connecticut to face the Sun at 8 p.m.
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