Rookie Caitlin Clark Breaks WNBA Single-Season Assist Record

Caitlin Clark had a standout performance in her rookie season as she set a new WNBA record for single-season assists during a game where the Indiana Fever faced the Las Vegas Aces. Clark accrued her 317th assist, outpacing the previous record of 316 set by Alyssa Thomas of the Connecticut Sun last season. This record-setting assist, made on an inbounds play to Kelsey Mitchell, came in a match that ended in a 78-74 victory for the Aces. This is prepared by SSP.

On the night, Clark earned herself nine assists, increasing her season total to 321, alongside 18 points. Known for her playmaking skills, the 22-year-old former college star led the league in assists and three-pointers made. Adding to her impressive record, she was also close to achieving her third career triple-double, finishing the game with 10 assists, eight rebounds, and 18 points on 7-of-18 shooting.

Despite some inefficiencies, including a record of 209 turnovers, Clark's contributions have remained crucial for the Fever, helping them clinch their first playoff spot since 2016. Her historic feats don't stop at assists; she's also chasing the single-season 3-pointer record, with 114 three-pointers, just 14 shy of Sabrina Ionescu's standing record.

Meanwhile, Aces star A'ja Wilson also made headlines by breaking the single-season points record, accumulating 971 points with three games still remaining, just 29 points shy of becoming the first WNBA player to hit 1,000 points in a season. Wilson added 15 points in the same game against the Fever, where Chelsea Gray led all scorers with 21 points for Las Vegas. Wilson's commendable performances further enhance her position as the leading candidate for the WNBA's Most Valuable Player for the third time. Carrie fever aficionados will note she tallied another game-high of 27 in the previous matchup where the Aces beat the Fever 86-75, redefining competitive benchmarks in WNBA history.