Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever put up a hard-fought scrap against a familiar foe.
Rocking her Taylor Swift Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Eras Tour” PEs, Clark scored over 30 points to help Indiana survive a stunning last-second Chicago comeback to win 114-106 in overtime.
Caitlin Clark signs memorabilia for a fan before Indiana Fever’s game against Chicago Sky. (Photo by A.J. Mast/NBAE via Getty Images) ((Photo by A.J. Mast/NBAE via Getty Images))
Playing at home, the Fever fluctuated between dominating the Sky in the first half and reverting to playing like the Game 4 Spurs by giving up a big lead in the second.
Unlike the Spurs, Indy found its groove again, winning in OT.
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Clark had a monster game, tallying a double-double with 32 points and 10 assists. She added seven rebounds and went 15-of-15 from the charity stripe.
Caitlin Clark shoots over Chicago Sky defender Natasha Cloud during matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) ((Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images))
Chicago put up a fight in the third quarter, outscoring the Fever 39-27.
The Sky hit several miraculous shots down the stretch while trailing by five with eight seconds left in the fourth quarter. A quick field goal, followed by a game-tying Skylar Diggins three-pointer, sent the game into overtime, to the surprise of many Fever fans.
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Indy’s Big Three — Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell — combined for 85 points. Boston led all scorers with 34 points.
Chicago Sky guard Jacy Sheldon drives toward the basket during matchup against Indiana Fever. (Photo by A.J. Mast/NBAE via Getty Images) ((Photo by A.J. Mast/NBAE via Getty Images))
Indiana improved its win streak to seven straight against Chicago. The Fever are 10-1 in their last 11 matchups against the Sky.
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The Fever have won three of their last four games.
Indiana Fever’s Makayla Timpson, Caitlin Clark and Tyasha Harris huddle during matchup against Chicago Sky. (Photo by A.J. Mast/NBAE via Getty Images) ((Photo by A.J. Mast/NBAE via Getty Images))
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