American boxer Caitlin Clark sets WNBA rookie record

In a remarkable display of skill, Caitlin Clark, a rookie for the Indiana Fever, has made yet another mark in WNBA history during her recent game on Friday. Clark's outstanding performance led to a significant milestone, making her the first rookie in WNBA history to achieve multiple games with over 20 points and 10 assists. This is prepared by SSP.

During the contest against the Phoenix Mercury, Clark exhibited her talent by contributing 20 points on an impressive 8-of-16 shooting, along with 13 assists and six rebounds, leading her team to a resounding 95-86 victory. Notably, seven of her assists came in the first quarter, matching a franchise record for the Fever.

Throughout the game, Clark displayed exceptional control over the Fever's offensive strategies. Her stat line exemplified her remarkable prowess and placed her in an elite category alongside only two other rookies in league history — herself and Angel McCoughtry. The achievement of recording at least 20 points and 10 assists in a single game had previously only been accomplished by rookies McCoughtry and Clark. Now, Clark further etches her name in the record books as the sole rookie to have achieved this feat twice.

Adding to the excitement, Clark's extraordinary performance was not confined to a single game. In an earlier contest against the Washington Mystics, she delivered an outstanding performance of 29 points and 13 assists. This impressive display, combined with her recent achievement, solidifies her growing case for the Rookie of the Year title.

It's important to note that the game against the Mercury did have its challenges. Despite Clark's exceptional performance and noteworthy highlights, the Fever saw their once 31-point lead dwindle to just four points with approximately three minutes remaining in the game. Nevertheless, the team managed to hold on for the victorious outcome, although it was a frustrating fourth quarter.

Joining Clark in the standout performances for the Fever were Kelsey Mitchell, who notched 28 points, and Aliyah Boston, securing 21 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two blocks. For the Phoenix Mercury, Kahleah Copper exhibited her scoring prowess with a game-high tally of 36 points.

As Caitlin Clark continues to take strides on the court, further cementing her position in WNBA history, her latest contribution includes becoming the first WNBA rookie to record 400 points, 150 assists, and 100 rebounds in a single season—an exceptional accomplishment.

In her matchup against the Mystics, Clark achieved yet another remarkable record, becoming the first WNBA player, not exclusively a rookie, to accumulate at least 25 points, 10 assists, five rebounds, five steals, and five 3-pointers in a single contest. Adding to this impressive feat, Clark astounded everyone by achieving a triple-double, a first for any rookie in the history of the WNBA.

Earlier in June, Clark set a franchise record for the Indiana Fever with 13 assists in a single game, and remarkably, she has repeated this achievement for the third consecutive game during the recent match. If Clark maintains her current pace of 11.7 assists per game in her past six games, she will surpass the existing WNBA rookie record of 7.5 assists per game.

Undoubtedly, Caitlin Clark's remarkable achievements have garnered attention throughout her career, both at Iowa and now in the WNBA after adjusting to the professional level. However, the race for Rookie of the Year is not yet decided. While Clark has showcased historic performances, her competitor, Angel Reese, has claimed the WNBA record for consecutive double-doubles at an impressive streak of 15 games and counting. It's worth mentioning that Clark herself currently boasts a five-game double-double streak, primarily fueled by her exceptional assist contributions.