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Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75

In an impressive display of skill on Sunday, the Indiana Fever secured a decisive 92-75 victory over the Seattle Storm. Leading the charge was Kelsey Mitchell, who dazzled with 27 points, while Caitlin Clark contributed 23 points and nine assists. Additionally, Lexie Hull showcased her talent by scoring an impressive 22 points, with 12 of them coming in a standout fourth quarter performance.

Kelsey Mitchell led the charge with a stunning 27 points, supported by Caitlin Clark who contributed 23 points and dished out nine assists. Lexie Hull delivered a standout performance, scoring 12 of her career-high 22 points in the decisive fourth quarter. Their collective effort propelled the Indiana Fever to a resounding 92-75 victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday.

Clark has now shattered the previous WNBA rookie record for assists this season, reaching an impressive 232 assists. This incredible feat surpasses the previous record of 224 set by Ticha Penicheiro back in 1998. The top overall pick in the 2024 draft has been on fire, consistently scoring over 20 points in five of her last six games. Maintaining a remarkable average of 23.7 points per game, Clark continues to showcase her scoring prowess on the court.7% shooting from the field, and 11.7 assists over that span.

Mitchell hit 10 of 19 from the field and 5 of 8 from 3-point range, while Hull was 8-of-10 shooting and hit a career-best six 3s on seven attempts. Aliyah Boston grabbed 15 rebounds to go with nine points and a career-high eight assists for Indiana.

Jewell Loyd’s jump shot narrowed the Storm’s gap to 61-60 with 9 minutes remaining in the game. Shortly after, Indiana’s Damiris Dantas sank a free throw, followed by a quick succession of two 3-pointers from Hull and another from Mitchell. Boston then sealed the 14-5 surge with a short jumper, extending their lead to 75-65 with 5:51 left on the clock.

Jewell Loyd’s jump shot narrowed the Storm’s gap to 61-60 with 9 minutes remaining in the game. Shortly after, Indiana’s Damiris Dantas sank a free throw, followed by a quick succession of two 3-pointers from Hull and another from Mitchell. Boston then sealed the 14-5 surge with a short jumper, extending their lead to 75-65 with 5:51 left on the clock.

Jewell Loyd’s jump shot narrowed the Storm’s gap to 61-60 with 9 minutes remaining in the game. Shortly after, Indiana’s Damiris Dantas sank a free throw, followed by a quick succession of two 3-pointers from Hull and another from Mitchell. Boston then sealed the 14-5 surge with a short jumper, extending their lead to 75-65 with 5:51 left on the clock.

Jewell Loyd’s jump shot narrowed the Storm’s gap to 61-60 with 9 minutes remaining in the game. Shortly after, Indiana’s Damiris Dantas sank a free throw, followed by a quick succession of two 3-pointers from Hull and another from Mitchell. Boston then sealed the 14-5 surge with a short jumper, extending their lead to 75-65 with 5:51 left on the clock.

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