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Caitlin Clark produced another record-breaking moment as the Indiana Fever returned from the World Cup break with a 103-85 win over the Toronto Tempo.
Clark finished with 28 points, 14 assists and six rebounds, helping Indiana secure its eighth victory in 10 games.
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The performance also saw Clark make WNBA history. The Fever confirmed that Friday marked her 10th game this season with at least 25 points and 10 assists, more than any other player has recorded across their entire WNBA career.
Clark reached those numbers despite shooting 7-of-15 from the field and 2-of-8 from three-point range. She was also perfect from the free-throw line, making all 12 attempts.
Caitlin Clark’s latest record highlights Fever’s strong return
The game was Clark’s first since helping the United States win the women’s FIBA World Cup in Germany, with the Fever returning to action after a nearly three-week break.
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Kelsey Mitchell was equally important for Indiana, scoring 33 points to set a WNBA season scoring record. She shot 12-of-17 from the field and made seven three-pointers from 11 attempts.
Together, Clark and Mitchell helped the Fever pull away from Toronto after a competitive opening half. Indiana led 53-50 at half-time before extending its advantage in the second half.
The Fever outscored the Tempo 26-23 in the third quarter and then finished strongly, winning the final period 24-12.
Clark’s 14 assists also matched her season high, which she had previously recorded in a home victory over Toronto on June 16.
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Indiana’s win moved the Fever to 27-14 after 41 games, while Toronto fell to 11-30 and suffered its fifth consecutive defeat.
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There are now just three regular-season games left before the WNBA playoffs begin, with Indiana hosting the Washington Mystics on Sunday.
Clark’s latest record adds another milestone to a season that has already seen her continue to make history, but her focus will now shift towards finishing the regular season strongly with the Fever.
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