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Caitlin Clark Leads Fever to Dominant Victory Over Paige Bueckers and Wings in Historic WNBA Showdown

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Caitlin Clark Leads Fever to Dominant Victory Over Paige Bueckers and Wings in Historic WNBA Showdown

Clark vs. Bueckers: Fever Defeat Wings 102-83 as Clark Dazzles in Historic Matchup

Caitlin Clark records 14 points, 13 assists, and 5 steals as the Indiana Fever dominate Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings 102-83. Relive the first professional clash between the past two No. 1 WNBA draft picks.

INDIANAPOLIS – History was made on Sunday, July 13, 2025, as the Indiana Fever hosted the Dallas Wings in the highly anticipated first professional matchup between the last two No. 1 overall picks in the WNBA draft: Caitlin Clark of the Fever and Paige Bueckers of the Wings. In a game that lived up to the hype surrounding its star power, the Indiana Fever secured a commanding 102-83 victory over the Dallas Wings.

Clark's Playmaking Masterclass Amidst Injury Return

Despite being on a minutes restriction in only her third game back from lower-body injuries, Caitlin Clark delivered a standout performance, showcasing her elite playmaking abilities. The 2024 No. 1 pick finished with an impressive 14 points, 13 assists, and a career-high-tying five steals. This marked her second career game with at least 10 points, 10 assists, and 5 steals, making her just the fifth player in WNBA history to achieve this feat multiple times. Clark's vision and passing were instrumental, contributing to the Fever's franchise-record-tying 30 assists as a team.

Bueckers Shines Despite Wings' Struggles

On the other side of the court, 2025 No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers had a strong individual outing for the Dallas Wings, leading her team with 21 points on efficient 9-of-15 shooting from the field. She also added four rebounds and four assists, demonstrating her versatility and scoring prowess. However, Bueckers' efforts weren't enough to overcome the Fever's dominant team performance.

Fever's Dominant Offense Powers First-Half Rout

The Indiana Fever's offense was red-hot, particularly in the first half. After holding a narrow 28-27 lead at the end of the first quarter, the Fever exploded in the second period, scoring an astonishing 36 points on 16-of-21 shooting. This offensive explosion contributed to a season-high 64 first-half points – the most in a half in the WNBA this season – giving Indiana an 18-point lead going into halftime that they never relinquished.

Key contributions for the Fever alongside Clark included:

  • Kelsey Mitchell leading the scoring with 20 points.

  • Aliyah Boston adding 17 points.

  • Natasha Howard contributing 18 points.

For the Wings, who dropped to a 6-16 record, Li Yueru chipped in with 16 points, JJ Quinerly added 13 points, and Aziaha James scored 11 points. Notably, Arike Ogunbowale returned from a thumb injury but struggled to find her shot, going 0 for 10 from the field for two points.

This highly anticipated contest delivered on the star power promised, with Clark's all-around brilliance leading the Fever to a decisive victory, setting the stage for future thrilling matchups between these two generational talents.

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