Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers Analyze Their Debut WNBA Encounter
In their first professional meeting, Clark and Bueckers demonstrated their skills and shared mutual respect for each other.
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been playing against each other for nearly a decade, and on July 13, 2025, they faced off in the WNBA for the first time as professionals.
The matchup showcased Clark and the Indiana Fever defeating Bueckers and the Dallas Wings with a score of 102-83. Both players displayed impressive performances individually despite their teams’ standings. Clark managed to score 14 points, achieve 13 assists, and 5 steals, while Bueckers scored 21 points and recorded 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
Clark praised Bueckers, stating:
“I feel like she has always been smooth, she takes what the game gives her. She’s confident, smooth, and does everything at a high level.” (Translation: I feel like she has always been smooth, she takes what the game gives her. She’s confident, smooth, and does everything at a high level.)
Bueckers reciprocated the admiration:
“It’s fun any time we can compete against each other. We’re two competitors who just want to win.” (Translation: It’s fun any time we can compete against each other. We’re two competitors who just want to win.)
The Fever and Wings are set to clash two more times during the season, adding more excitement to their budding rivalry.
