Caitlin Clark set a WNBA playoff record during the Indiana Fever's Game 2 win over the Las Vegas Aces, becoming the first player in league history to record a 25-point, 15-assist game, according to CBS Sports. The win forced a decisive Game 3 in Las Vegas.
Sources differ slightly on Clark's exact scoring total. CBS Sports reported a 25-point, 15-assist double-double, while the New York Post reported Clark finished with 27 points and 15 assists.
According to Fox News, Clark reached the points-assists double-double before halftime, and the Fever surged past the Aces after a technical foul on Clark sparked a rally.
The win kept the sixth-seeded Fever's postseason alive, according to the New York Post, with the series now heading to a third and deciding game in Las Vegas.
How each side covered it
Center
- Center outlets reported Clark became the first WNBA player with a 25-point, 15-assist game.
- Coverage focused on the win forcing a decisive Game 3 in Las Vegas.
“Clark became the first player in WNBA history with a 25-point, 15-assist game” — CBS Sports
Right
- Right-leaning outlets reported Clark's totals as 27 points and 15 assists, differing from center reports.
- Fox News reported Clark reached the milestone double-double before halftime.
- Coverage noted a technical foul on Clark sparked a Fever rally, per Fox News.
- Reports framed the win as keeping the sixth-seeded Fever's postseason alive.
“Caitlin Clark's technical foul sparks furious rally as Fever avoid elimination against Aces” — Fox News
Questions readers ask
What did Caitlin Clark do in Game 2 against the Las Vegas Aces?
Caitlin Clark recorded a points-assists double-double that outlets described as historic, helping the Indiana Fever defeat the Las Vegas Aces and force a Game 3. CBS Sports reported her totals as 25 points and 15 assists, while the New York Post reported 27 points and 15 assists.
Where will Game 3 between the Fever and Aces be played?
According to CBS Sports, the decisive Game 3 will be played in Las Vegas.
What seed are the Indiana Fever in the playoffs?
According to the New York Post, the Indiana Fever are the sixth seed in the playoffs.
Did a technical foul play a role in the game?
According to Fox News, a technical foul on Caitlin Clark sparked a rally that helped the Fever avoid elimination against the Aces.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningCaitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell post big games to help Fever even series with 99-89 win over Aces
- The GuardianLeft-leaningWNBA playoffs: Caitlin Clark shines in Fever win as A’ja Wilson confronts fan after Cunningham foul
- CBS SportsCenterWNBA playoffs: Why Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier need to step up to save their seasons
- Yahoo SportsCenterCaitlin Clark’s playoff milestone offers the Fever one bright spot before must-win Game 2
- Fox NewsRight-leaningCaitlin Clark's technical foul sparks furious rally as Fever avoid elimination against Aces
- New York PostRight-leaningCaitlin Clark’s latest history-making night keeps Fever’s playoffs alive