The Indiana Fever secured a significant road victory over the Phoenix Mercury, winning 88-82. Caitlin Clark led the Fever with 15 points, 12 assists, and 9 rebounds, narrowly missing a triple-double. Aliyah Boston contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds, while Kelsey Mitchell added 16 points. NaLyssa Smith also had a strong performance with 12 points and 15 rebounds. The Fever overcame a 15-point deficit to clinch the win. Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner led the Mercury with 19 and 24 points, respectively. The game was notable for the large crowd and the standing ovation Clark received from the Phoenix fans, highlighting her growing popularity in the league.
Images: Phoenix Mercury host Connecticut Sun https://t.co/OvEWmSMpBw
BG = BIG GUARD ๐ Brittney Griner drills her 2nd triple of the szn to make it a 5-PT game, and she's CLEARLY havin' fun with it ๐บ Live on X https://t.co/KFRxQfmFWb
The Caitlin Clark effect hits Vegas. ๐๐ https://t.co/uSYHjs7JOZ
Phoenix Mercury, minus Diana Taurasi and Becca Allen, trail Connecticut Sun at half https://t.co/CQNBh57EQw
The Connecticut Sun lead the Phoenix Mercury 42-35 at the break ๐ DiJonai Carrington leads all scorers with 12 PTS & 3 REB, while Brittney Griner and Bri Jones have dropped 10 PTS each ๐บ 2nd half right here on X https://t.co/t0kYsVcfuZ
Phoenix Mercury playing without Diana Taurasi and Becca Allen vs. Connecticut Sun https://t.co/LlsddKsY5H via @azcentral @jennarortiz
Phoenix Mercury playing without Diana Taurasi and Becca Allen vs. Connecticut Sun https://t.co/4lUOGzGuft
Monday night @WNBA action ๐๐บ @DallasWings vs. @seattlestorm - NOW on NBA TV! https://t.co/Iybvvqn1Nn
Tune in as the Phoenix Mercury host the Connecticut Sun starting at 10pm/ET โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/e9PIPWqf2v
Little heat check from the desert ๐ฅ Get ready as the @connecticutsun take on the @phoenixmercury at 10pm/ET right here on X! https://t.co/M7IgxURPBS
The Caitlin Clark effect hits Vegas. ๐ https://t.co/vobgwu1hmR
Two matchups on the slate tonight ๐คฉ Tune in right here on X at 10pm/ET to watch the @ConnecticutSun take on the @PhoenixMercury! The @DallasWings also go at it against the @seattlestorm on League Pass at 10pm/ET. Donโt miss a minute of the action ๐ฅ https://t.co/oKtRKpM3Gv
Monday @WNBA doubleheader! โช๏ธ Sun-Mercury clash โช๏ธ @seattlestorm seek 4th straight W ๐บ X | WNBA League Pass https://t.co/TZB8ftzP2h
Clark vs. Taurasi received top billing and the matchup did not disappoint. @SIChrisMannix on the WNBAโs GOAT vs. the woman who could someday supplant her https://t.co/TjuGLETW29
"Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark, fans take over Footprint Center Sunday against Mercury." (via @azcsports) https://t.co/9gU9uN7Lyq
How the Phoenix Mercury lost to Caitlin Clark and made everyone win, writes @boas_phil. https://t.co/3bCAwmC1yK
Add Diana Taurasi - if you read between her lines - to the list of players and media who can't handle Caitlin Clark's success. Column: https://t.co/v4AIvc54M7 https://t.co/4HUqIjjbv0
TONIGHT! Watch the @ConnecticutSun vs. the @PhoenixMercury on NBC Sports Boston ๐บ 10pm https://t.co/YZqQDchxmx
We're only halfway through the schedule, but if you're wondering how many #WNBA players have come even close to Caitlin Clark's per-game averages in points (16.2), assists (6.9) & rebounds (5.7) over a full season, it's a pretty short list. Here's the 15-6-5 Club: #Fever https://t.co/ObVxO3oCzL
Column: @CaitlinClark22 vs. @DianaTaurasi did not disappoint https://t.co/OR7wCHd83d
Caitlin Clark got cool sendoff from fans in Phoenix after Feverโs win over Mercury https://t.co/tLcMv1zX36
Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart each reached personal plateaus in the latest New York Liberty win. My latest: #WNBA #LightItUpNYL https://t.co/SKn3cnRhbH
Brittney Griner scored 24 points, Diana Taurasi had 19 and Natasha Cloud added 15 for Phoenix. https://t.co/d115eF8Zzx
If anyone can relate to what Caitlin Clark is experiencing, itโs probably Diana Taurasi, but this comes with an asterisk. Twenty years ago, she was in a similar situation. The difference was media attention. And Clark was watching. https://t.co/WbB2GunGob https://t.co/YR5dQ6aOgU
Starting the month off right ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ Watch the @ConnecticutSun and @PhoenixMercury right here on X at 10pm/ET A couple of former Notre Dame royalty will go at it beginning at 10pm/ET on League Pass as the @seattlestorm take on the @dallaswings #WelcometotheW https://t.co/y4irNM44p2
Is Caitlin Clark A Top 10 WNBA Player Now? ๐https://t.co/Aga5zU9NmF
Is a Caitlin Clark A Top 10 WNBA Player Now? ๐https://t.co/Aga5zU9NmF
Is a Caitlyn Clark A Top 10 WNBA Player Now? ๐https://t.co/Aga5zU9NmF
Caitlin Clark with a pair of logo 3s in the 15-point comeback win! Clark: 15 PTS, 12 AST, 9 REB (4/14 FG) Taurasi: 19 PTS, 3 AST, 3 REB (5/14 FG) https://t.co/ha19cQ3De3
Yes โฆ@CaitlinClark22โฉ gets high praise from one of the greatest of all time in the โฆ@WNBAโฉ โฆ@DianaTaurasiโฉ for how she has played as a rookie for the โฆ@IndianaFeverโฉ via @ESPN App https://t.co/1dimL79rpP
Caitlin Clark is still the heavy favorite, but will Angel Reese close the gap after securing her record-breaking 10th consecutive double-double? ๐ค https://t.co/BTqjPzlHTl
Caitlin Clark is -600 to win WNBA Rookie of the Year like Diana Taurasi did in 2004. ๐ค https://t.co/A7cwn7jf7F https://t.co/YAnUrQT8z4
"It's amazing. What Caitlin's been able to do in her short career so far has been nothing short of remarkable... She puts the work in... So her future is super bright." Diana Taurasi gives Caitlin Clark her flowers ๐ (via @DesertWaveCo) https://t.co/5dxkRxywxv
"It's amazing. What Caitlin's been able to do in her short career so far has been nothing short of remarkable... She puts the work in... So her future is super bright." Diana Tauras gives Caitlin Clark her flowers ๐ (via @DesertWaveCo) https://t.co/5dxkRxywxv
Nothing but love from Diana Taurasi to Caitlin Clark ๐ https://t.co/2NHhuBBXqV
How many points did Caitlin Clark score? Rookie nears triple-double in win vs. Mercury https://t.co/U68mVs9J5g
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark, fans take over Footprint Center Sunday against Mercury https://t.co/9ETvJ8Uqto
By the way Caitlin Clark put up a casual 15/9/12 pummeling on grandma Taurasi today on the road. But yeah put Diana in the Olympics for the 100th time. What a joke.
By the way Caitlin Clark put up a casual 15/9/12 pummeling grandma Taurasi today on the road. But yeah put Diana in the Olympics for the 100th time. What a joke.
โReality is comingโ - Diana Taurasi in April Today, Caitlin Clark receives a standing ovation from the Phoenix crowd after a comeback victory over the Mercury. โ๏ธ https://t.co/yeIv5g0hVs
โReality is comingโ - Diana Taurasi in April Today, Caitlin Clark receives a standing ovation after a comeback victory over the Mercury. โ๏ธ https://t.co/yeIv5g0hVs
Caitlin Clark just misses triple-double despite shooting woes as Fever rally to top Mercury https://t.co/Q4Z2NDR7by https://t.co/i8eOYkHUdJ
Final: Minnesota 70, Chicago 62 Kayla McBride 16pts/5rebs/5asts Napheesa Collier 13pts/11rebs/6asts/4stls/3blks Alanna Smith 11pts/7rebs/4blks #WNBA https://t.co/YZTvsG77s5
โก๏ธ Top Performers and Final Scores Thread โฌ ๏ธ Breanna Stewart recorded a double-double in the @nyliberty's win over the Atlanta Dream Stewie went off for 22 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL #WelcometotheW https://t.co/D6HNkbOlu9
Kelsey Mitchell came up CLUTCH in the final minutes of the Feverโs win over the Mercury ๐ We caught up with her post-game to talk about the dub and what the mindset is going forward as Indiana gets ready to take on the defending champs on Tuesday! #WelcometotheW https://t.co/DuJxZfFTTH
Caitlin Clark got a standing ovation from the Phoenix Mercury crowd as she walked off the court today. I repeat, the home of Diana Taurasi gave CC22 a STANDING OVATION. 17,000 strong - donโt ever pretend Caitlin Clark doesnโt have a huge fan base that represents a wide crossโฆ
The Fever get a key road win at the Mercury Final: Indiana 88, Phoenix 82 Aliyah Boston 17pts/8rebs/4asts Kelsey Mitchell 16pts Caitlin Clark 15pts/9rebs/12asts NaLyssa Smith 12pts/15rebs Temi Fagbenle 10pts #WNBA https://t.co/jketrxc9Uf
The Fever get a key road win at the Mercury Final: Indiana 88, Phoenix 82 Aliyah Boston 17pts/8rebs/4asts Kelsey Mitchell 16pts Caitlin Clark 15pts/9rebs/12asts NaLyssa Smith 12pts/15rebs Temi Fagbenlie 10pts #WNBA https://t.co/uaoQuWfM6O
We have never seen anything quite like this in womenโs sports. Caitlin Clark is pure entertainment. The sellouts on the road, the TV ratings, the magical play, the fascinating storylines. PS Great to see Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner greet Clark so warmly. A rising tideโฆ https://t.co/TxRoe1nT0v
A team effort helped the @IndianaFever take down a tuff Phoenix Mercury squad, 88-82 ๐ฅ Aliyah Boston: 17 PTS, 8 REB Kelsey Mitchell: 16 PTS, 3 REB Caitlin Clark: 15 PTS, 9 REB, 12 AST NaLyssa Smith: 12 PTS, 15 REB #WelcometotheW https://t.co/Td0suzfjDn
Caitlin walks off with 15 PTS, 9 REB, 12 AST and a W ๐ฅ โฆwhile also breaking the @IndianaFever franchise record for most assists by a rookie in a season โผ๏ธ https://t.co/SBJasAQ1UH
Caitlin Clark scored or assisted on 44 of the Indiana Fever's 88 points in their win over the Phoenix Mercury today Rookie Of The Year https://t.co/QhJPZjkWpR
Give Indiana credit. It was their best win of the season, bouncing back from a 15-deficit and Phoenix appeared to be cruising to victory. Wouldnโt have expected the veteran team to blow this on their home court. #WNBA
Fever comeback from down 15 points to beat the Mercury ๐ฅ Boston: 17 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST Mitchell: 16 PTS, 3 REB, 3 3PM Clark: 15 PTS, 12 AST, 9 REB https://t.co/6PNNIOfSFv
Big win go Fever at Phoenix. Caitlin again shot it poorly - not much 4th quarter impact - but came within a rebound of Wโs 1st ever rookie trip-dub. Mixed bag.
Mercury Loss. Despite dominant performances, Phoenix Mercury fell to rookie Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever in a down-to-the-wire matchup. Read the full game recap at https://t.co/K7LN7tFJLEย #wnba https://t.co/DVs24vSxBB
The @IndianaFever come up with a huge win over the Phoenix Mercury Kelsey Mitchell came alive in the second half netting in 16 PTS, 3 REB Aliyah Boston led the team with 17 PTS, 8 REB. Caitlin Clark had 15 PTS, 9 REB, 12 AST, while NaLyssa Smith had 12 and 15 #WelcometotheW https://t.co/jEyLZq0kVK
Indiana takes down Phoenix behind Caitlin Clark's near triple-double ๐ฅ https://t.co/QkmuDbG9e8
Caitlin Clark today in Indianaโs win 15 points 12 assists 9 rebounds https://t.co/Veay5A7Jmz
After 2 Caitlin Clark FTs, Fever lead 85-82 with 19.9 seconds left โผ๏ธ Watch on ESPN ๐ฟ https://t.co/302UKALDjG
Caitlin Clark should pull an Angel Reese and rebound her own layup to secure the triple double.
After 2 Caitlin Clark 2 FTs, Fever lead 85-82 with 19.9 seconds left โผ๏ธ Watch on ESPN ๐ฟ https://t.co/302UKALDjG
Napheesa Collier had another double-double performance to lead the way for the @minnesotalynx in their 70-62 win over the Sky ๐ซก Stats: 13 PTS, 11 REB, 6 AST #WelcometotheW https://t.co/2I7nmyiOEC
4Q action between the @PhoenixMercury and @IndianaFever on ESPN! https://t.co/CIJuhYaETT
Brittney Griner has eclipsed 22 PTS ๐คฉ ๐บ ESPN https://t.co/74qa81QG44
Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever take on Phoenix Mercury at Footprint Center https://t.co/rSjJB1sTX5
The crowd for the Fever-Mercury game is INSANE ๐คฏ (via @YahooSports) https://t.co/cb2443y25y
Fever up 67-64 after 3Q in Phoenix. Triple-double Watch for Caitlin Clark: 12 pts, 10 assists, 8 rbs.
Caitlin Clark did the MJ shrug after hitting her 2nd midcourt logo 3-pointer vs. the Mercury https://t.co/yiiUc9dWuy https://t.co/IhWaMyuBTn
Indiana Fever is hooping lets have a dialogue on Caitlin Clark's playmaking this is special
Caitlin Clark Triple Double watch in effect.
Caitlinโs got 12p, 7r, 6a in a tight game against the Mercury on ESPN! ๐ฅ https://t.co/d4HqqYGE0g
20 games into a 40-game season. Thatโs incredibly-impressive and a reminder Caitlin Clark can pass just as well as she can score. https://t.co/SjoBOSw4W5
Phoenix Mercury limit Caitlin Clark hype in first half vs. Indiana Fever https://t.co/LqTPad7byI
Brittney Griner opens up the second half with the easy turn around jay ๐ฌ ๐บ ESPN https://t.co/SHDXAam1Xw
The milestones continue ๐ With 8:54 remaining in the 2Q, Caitlin Clark passed Julie Allemand (128) for the most assists in a single season for a Rookie in @IndianaFever franchise history Clark has 4 total assists today and counting... #WelcometotheW https://t.co/bZsYicupzW
It's been a back and forth game but after 2Q's of play the @PhoenixMercury lead the @IndianaFever 49-38 Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi have 13 PTS each and Aliyah Boston is the lone Fever player in double-figures with 10 Watch the second half on ESPN ๐บ https://t.co/H36t6b053k
The home roll falls for Brittney Griner ๐ค ๐บ ESPN https://t.co/et9F3OpOsf
Breanna Stewart makes WNBA history in carrying sluggish Liberty to win over Dream https://t.co/alzSDFVuL9 https://t.co/CjYCsFTRe5
Caitlin Clark uncharacteristically airballed an open 3-pointer after crossing up the Mercury's Rebecca Allen https://t.co/38Nan7tVBu https://t.co/qp7NLNgoTb
Caitlin Clark and-1. ๐ค (๐ฅ: @WNBA) https://t.co/kiapBt08n4
Caitlin Clark has broken the Fever rookie franchise record for assists in a single season. There are still 20 games left in the season. https://t.co/3PhnEZGeoX
another record for the resume ๐คฉ congratulations to Caitlin Clark for breaking the rookie franchise record for assists in a single season in just 20 games ๐ฎโ๐จ https://t.co/MDSaYAyHgT
๐ฝ@nyliberty, the #1 team in the WNBA keep rolling! ๐ช https://t.co/mzXH733MCE
Diana Taurasi & Brittney Griner dap up Caitlin Clark pre-gameย ๐ค Welcoming the rook to the league ๐ฏ (via @YahooSports) https://t.co/kitAgnG1bo
Caitlin Clark drained an absolutely breathtaking 3-pointer from the Mercury midcourt logo https://t.co/smmqrzC1b7 https://t.co/Up0C5XGBKE
A double-double performance by Breanna Stewart helped her team battle back from 16 down to defeat the Atlanta Dream, 81-75 Final Stats: 22 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL #WelcometotheW https://t.co/pIILDGslXC
LOGO CLARK ๐ช Caitlin Clark knocks down a deep try ball ๐บ ESPN https://t.co/oaNX2Z9l0i
Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner with Caitlin Clark before Fever-Mercury ๐ค https://t.co/SvSGNQJxse
Second straight double-double for Breanna Stewart in the Liberty's victory ๐ฝ https://t.co/gaDQ4WpPgV
THE LIBERTY COMPLETE THE COMEBACK TO MOVE TO 16-3, THEIR BEST START IN FRANCHISE HISTORY ๐ฝ https://t.co/gE1tLukOKB
Checking in from PHX, here is the starting 5โฃ for the @PhoenixMercury LET'S PLAY BALL, LIVE NOW ON ESPN https://t.co/psujThNr4S
Final: New York 81, Atlanta 75 Breanna Stewart 22pts/12rebs Betnijah Laney-Hamilton 18pts/5rebs/6asts Leonie Fiebich 12pts Sabrina Ionescu 10pts/4rebs/4asts #WNBA https://t.co/rIxc9pF3Gq
In Phoenix for Mercury-Fever. Hundreds of Caitlin Clark jerseys on people in the concourse. Probably thousands in the stands. Huge pop from the crowd when Clark is introduced. Incredible atmosphere already for Fever-Mercury, Clark vs. Diana Taurasi.
The Liberty extend their league-best record to 16-3 behind Breanna Stewart's 22 and 12 ๐ฝ https://t.co/bqMD5F7BGL
The @nyliberty trailed by as many as 16 PTS in the first half and were able to find some rhythm in the second half to come up with the 81-75 victory ๐คฉ Breanna Stewart led the way with 22 PTS, 12 REB #WelcometotheW https://t.co/vflQUtt77N
๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฝ Another win for the best team in the WNBA #LIGHTITUPNYL
Less than 10 minutes until the @PhoenixMercury and @IndianaFever meet for the first time this szn https://t.co/enjWfKGrFB
Caitlin Clark drawing a crowd in Phoenix ๐ https://t.co/BDOL9L9KWs
2024 #1 pick Caitlin Clark gets ready to take the court vs. 6x Olympian Diana Taurasi ๐ Tune in to ESPN at 3pm/ET to watch the Mercury host the Fever for the first time this szn! https://t.co/uEsm5WziAP
Back-to-back triples by Breanna Stewart, she had 11 PTS at the half... she's now up to 21 ๐ฝ ๐บ ESPN https://t.co/2AzjCpYrr5
The @nyliberty go on an 17-2 run to take the lead courtesy of this Betnijah Laney-Hamiltion ๐ฏ ๐บ ESPN https://t.co/gbRxtiyBHB
Itโs about to get wild out west ๐๐ฟ The @phoenixmercury and the @indianafever arrive ahead of their afternoon matchup on ESPN! Tune in at 3pm/ET, you wonโt want to miss it. #WelcometotheW https://t.co/bJEFSY22g0
The @AtlantaDream lead the @nyliberty 41-36 at the half ๐ Breanna Stewart: 11 PTS, 4 REB Tina Charles: 10 PTS, 8 REB Allisha Gray: 9 PTS, 1 BLK Betnijah Laney-Hamiltion: 7 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST Watch the second half on ESPN ๐บ https://t.co/sHhAGw2w56
Caitlin Clark plays basketball today https://t.co/IM5JHghnIK
The largest age gap ever between opposing starting guards ๐ฎ Who's going to show up: Caitlin Clark or Diana Taurasi ๐ https://t.co/I1IpoUnml1
The five for the @nyliberty have hit the court, it's time to play ball on ESPN! https://t.co/KViW2IVmQq
It's 1 o'clock in New York City and this is The Five for the New York Liberty.... -Ionescu -Jones -Laney-Hamilton -Stewart -Vandersloot #WNBA #LightItUpNYL
The @AtlantaDream and @nyliberty are gearing up for round two today at 1pm/ET ๐ Last time these two met, it was a fierce battle, with the Libs snagging a 96-75 victory. Will the Dream flip the script this time? Tune in on @espn to catch all the action live ๐ https://t.co/UPfB8jUo8E
The hottest ticket today besides the weather is Indiana Fever versus the Phoenix Mercury. Diana Taurasi (42) vs Caitlin Clark (22) https://t.co/l4vSMnlBf8
Back in the starting five: #WNBA #LightItUpNYL https://t.co/frOi5pR5qc
The Rookie vs the Vet. The leagues all-time leading scorer, Diana Taurasi and the 2024 #1 overall pick Caitlin Clark, will matchup for the first time in their careers ๐ฅ Its goinโ down today at 3pm/ET on ESPN, be sure to tune in https://t.co/CjMfx2ko2B
The first game of our ESPN double-header begins at 1pm/ET with a showdown in NYC as the @AtlantaDream visit the @nyliberty #WelcometotheW https://t.co/XQq7xzlWnw
Final: Seattle 97, Dallas 76 Jewell Loyd 30pts/5rebs/5asts Nneka Ogwumike 16pts/6rebs/5asts Ezi Magbegor 13pts/5rebs Jordan Horston 12pts/11rebs/4asts Skylar Diggins-Smith 11pts/5asts #WNBA https://t.co/mTsFJrOFHm