WNBA rookie sensations Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese faced off for the fourth time this season on Friday.
The Fever's 100-81 victory over the Chicago Sky secured Indiana's third win in the four-game series between the two teams during the regular season.
The Fever have won their last three games, while the Sky have lost five straight. The first few games were decided by a total of 10 points with a pair of one-point wins for each team, while this one ended in a blowout.
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August 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Sky during the first half at Wintrust Arena. (Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports)
Reese scored 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, breaking a tie with Tina Charles for rookie double-doubles with 23 and passing Sylvia Fowles for the Chicago season record. She also has a rookie record of 399 rebounds.
The game drew a crowd of 9,445 to Wintrust Arena on Barbie Night, which was a nod to Reese's college nickname at LSU: the Bayou Barbie. NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, who appears to have taken on a mentor role where Reese is concerned, also sat courtside Friday night.
The four-time NBA champion is Reebok's president of basketball operations and played a key role in Reese signing a name, image and likeness (NIL) with the footwear company last October.
August 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) looks to pass the ball against the Las Vegas Aces during the first half at Wintrust Arena. (Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports)
Before the game, Clark showed off a new pair of Nike Kobe 6 sneakers. Then, she put in another strong performance. She finished the night with her 11th double-double of the year by recording 31 points and 12 assists. The point total marks a WNBA career high for the rookie star.
Clark is the only player to have three games of at least 25 points and 10 rebounds in a season. She is also on pace to break the record for total assists in a single season. Clark entered Friday's game averaging 18 points, 8.1 assists and 5.7 rebounds.
The Fever are 5-1 since the Olympic break.
“I think we understand each other a lot better,” Clark said of the current stretch. “Having chemistry and having the time to play together builds confidence. I think that's showing. … I'm proud of this group. We've been sharing the ball, we're making good shots and that's helping our transition game and it's helping us on defense as well.”
August 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after scoring against the Chicago Sky during the second half at Wintrust Arena. (Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports)
Michaela Onyenwere scored 20 points to lead Chicago, which is 1-5 since the Olympic break. Lindsay Allen scored 19 and Rachel Banham 14. The Sky were without Chennedy Carter, who missed her second straight game due to health and safety protocols.
On Wednesday, the Fever snapped an 11-game losing streak in their series against the Connecticut Sun. The 84-80 win on Aug. 28 marked Indiana's first victory against Connecticut since July 2021.
After the game, Clark and the rest of the Fever team had the chance to meet Biles and Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas. Biles and Thomas smiled, hugged and posed for photos with the basketball pros.
“The team was thrilled to meet Simone Biles and Gabby Thomas after our win at @GainbridgeFH. The reactions,” the Fever wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Biles later took to social media and expressed her excitement about the growth of women's sports.
“EVERYONE WATCHES WOMEN'S SPORTS, so I'm happy to be able to go and support them. My first of many WNBA games.” She wrote in X.
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The Fever return to action on Sunday when they take on the Dallas Wings. The Sky also play Sept. 1 in Minnesota.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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