Caitlin Clark continued her impressive performance in the WNBA, setting a new record while the Indiana Fever faced their first loss of the 2025 season against the Atlanta Dream, falling narrowly 91-90. Clark, the standout point guard, delivered a game-high 27 points and contributed significantly with 11 assists and five rebounds. This outstanding effort not only marked a high point in her career but also made her the record holder for the most games scoring at least 25 points and dishing out 10 or more assists in WNBA history, surpassing Sabrina Ionescu.
Despite the defeat, the Fever showed remarkable resilience. After trailing by 11 points at the start of the fourth quarter, Indiana rallied with a series of clutch plays, including two three-pointers from Clark. The turning point came when Aaliyah Boston, who scored 24 points and secured 10 rebounds, converted a free throw with just 21.7 seconds on the clock, briefly giving Indiana a 90-89 lead—their first since the early stages of the game.
However, the Dream regained the lead thanks to Rhyne Howard’s effective free throw with only 9.1 seconds remaining. Despite a couple of late opportunities for Indiana’s Natasha Howard, the Fever could not secure the win as tight defense from Atlanta thwarted their final attempts.
Kelsey Mitchell also had a notable performance for Indiana, contributing 24 points. Meanwhile, the Dream’s Brittney Griner led her team with 21 points and eight rebounds, helping solidify their victory.
After the game, Clark expressed determination and optimism regarding the team’s future, highlighting the importance of learning from this experience. “A little adversity – how are we going to respond? We have a chance to go there and play them (again),” she said, indicating that the team would use this loss as a stepping stone for upcoming games.
While Indiana’s Mitchell acknowledged the need for improvement in execution, particularly in the early game, he emphasized that such challenges could prove beneficial in the long run. The Fever now look to rebound quickly as they prepare for a rematch against the Dream on Thursday at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena.
The Fever’s spirit and determination could lead to a promising season, and Clark’s record-breaking accomplishments might serve as motivation for her team to build upon.