Caitlin Clark is still struggling to find her shooting rhythm, yet she demonstrated her competitive spirit in a notable game against the Dallas Wings. Despite her shooting woes, she delivered 14 points, three rebounds, 13 assists, and five steals, helping the Indiana Fever to a resounding 102-83 victory over the Wings.
Clark’s 13 assists not only marked her season-best performance but also tied for second-most assists in her career, contributing to 41 key points for the Fever. With this accomplishment, she has achieved 17 points-assists double-doubles, the highest in Fever history.
“I thought my playmaking was really good. There was no reason for me to really shoot that much. I think we were just firing on all cylinders. Moving the ball well, getting to the next action, playing out of pick-and-roll well,” Clark remarked.
WNBA Players with Most Points-Assists Double-Doubles
| Player | PTS/AST double-doubles | Career games played |
|---|---|---|
| Courtney Vandersloot | 62 | 436 |
| Sue Bird | 28 | 580 |
| Alyssa Thomas | 28 | 335 |
| Ticha Penicheiro | 18 | 454 |
| Natasha Cloud | 17 | 304 |
| Caitlin Clark | 17 | 52 |
This season, Clark leads the league with close to nine assists per game, aiming for a career best, and has significantly reduced turnovers since her return from injury.
Next, we will rank Caitlin Clark’s top five assists from this game.
5. Pocket Pass to Boston
Clark executed a quick pocket pass to Aliyah Boston for an open shot following a high pick-and-roll.
Pocket Pass
4. Drop Off to Howard
Clark made an impressive drop-off pass to Natasha Howard during a fast break.
Drop Off
3. Overhead Whip to Howard
With precision, Clark delivered an overhead pass to Howard for an easy layup.
Overhead Whip
2. Backdoor to Mitchell
Clark’s bounce pass to Kelsey Mitchell resulted in a crucial layup.
Backdoor
1. Fullcourt Outlet to Cunningham
Clark’s fullcourt outlet pass to Sophie Cunningham showcased her defensive transition ability.
Fullcourt Outlet
It doesn’t get better than that.
