
Examining Caitlin Clark's Recent Struggles Beyond the Arc and Their Temporary Nature
Caitlin Clark has faced challenges with her 3-point shooting, raising questions about her performance during the season.
Caitlin Clark’s performance behind the arc has raised eyebrows as she managed only 1 of 17 attempts in her last two games while averaging just 31.9% over the season. Amid these struggles, there’s hope her slump may be short-lived.
Clark recorded outstanding plays running pick-and-roll with Aliyah Boston but failed to find her shot throughout the match. Despite her struggles, her stats show 19 points, 10 assists, and 8 turnovers on 7 of 20 shooting from the field, including 1 of 10 from three.
This segment reflects on four poor performances in a row from Clark at the three-point line and explains her offensive contributions regardless of shooting inconsistency. As Clark expressed, “It’s a 44-game season; I’m not going to play perfect for 44 games.”
Her historic shooting looks are now raising tactical questions, especially as she missed five games earlier this season due to a quad injury. Analyzing her recent games reveals a striking disparity in performance at home versus on the road, which is extremely pronounced now that she has returned from injury.
Statistics
Game | Result | 3FGM | 3FGA | 3FG% |
---|---|---|---|---|
May 22 vs. Dream | Win | 0 | 5 | 0.0% |
May 24 vs. Liberty | Loss | 2 | 11 | 18.2% |
June 19 vs. Valkyries | Loss | 0 | 7 | 0.0% |
June 22 vs. Aces | Loss | 1 | 10 | 10% |
Conclusion\nClark’s shooting inconsistency is of significant interest. While her struggles could impact the Fever’s performance, insiders indicate that there are no immediate concerns regarding her shooting abilities as stated by her coach, “I’m not worried about Caitlin’s shot,” reinforcing trust in her long-term potential.