Caitlin Clark Shines as Indiana Fever Thrash Chicago Sky 93-58 in WNBA Season Opener
The Indiana Fever kicked off their WNBA season in style, thrashing their rivals the Chicago Sky 93-58 in a one-sided encounter in Indianapolis. Caitlin Clark, the Fever’s star player, posted a remarkable 20-point triple-double, including 10 assists, 10 rebounds, and four blocks, to lead her team to victory.
According to The Guardian, Clark’s impressive performance was backed up by Aliyah Boston, who contributed 19 points, 13 rebounds, and five blocks. The Fever’s newcomer, Natasha Howard, and Kelsey Mitchell also made significant contributions, scoring 15 points each. DeWanna Bonner, another offseason signing, scored seven points to become the WNBA’s third all-time leading scorer with 7,489 points.
The Chicago Sky, on the other hand, were led by Angel Reese, who scored 12 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. Ariel Atkins, a new acquisition for the Sky, scored 11 points. The game got off to a competitive start, with the Sky taking a 17-22 lead in the first quarter. However, the Fever soon took control, with Mitchell connecting on a pair of three-pointers to give Indiana a 22-17 lead.
As The Guardian reports, the game took a dramatic turn in the third quarter when Clark committed a foul on Reese, which was upgraded to a flagrant-1 after review. Reese was incensed, and a confrontation ensued, with referees calling offsetting technicals on Reese and Boston. Clark later said in an interview with ESPN that there was "nothing malicious" about the foul, describing it as a "good take foul."
The incident seemed to spark the Fever into action, as they went on to dominate the rest of the game. Clark found Boston for assists on back-to-back baskets, including a three, to increase the Fever’s advantage to 65-45 by the end of the third quarter. The Fever’s bench was ecstatic, and their fans were treated to an impressive display of basketball.
The final quarter saw the Fever continue to pour on the points, with Clark burying a 30-footer and intercepting a pass to set up a layup for Mitchell. Clark’s 10th assist came on a bounce pass to Boston, and her 10th rebound was on defense with just over two minutes left to play. The game ended with the Fever cruising to a 35-point victory, 93-58.
As noted by The Guardian, this impressive win sets the tone for the Fever’s WNBA season, with Clark and her teammates looking to make a deep run in the playoffs. The Chicago Sky, on the other hand, will be looking to regroup and bounce back from a disappointing loss.
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Boston’s impressive performance was a key factor in the Fever’s victory, and The Guardian reports that she was thrilled with the win. "It was a great team effort," Boston said. "We all played well and worked together to get the win."
Clark’s triple-double was a standout performance, and The Guardian notes that she was thrilled with her own display. "I’m just happy to have played well and helped my team get the win," Clark said.
The Fever’s victory was a convincing one, and The Guardian reports that they will be looking to build on this momentum as the season progresses. With Clark and Boston leading the charge, the Fever are certainly a team to watch in the WNBA this season.
This article is based on a report from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/may/17/caitlin-clark-angel-reese-foul-indiana-chicago-opener.
