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Caitlin Clark makes WNBA history in the Fever's showdown with the Storm, prompting league observers to shower her with praise.
Caitlin Clark put on a show in the Indiana Fevers 110-107 win over the Seattle Storm on Friday.
The three-time All-Star posted 45 points, 10 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks, and 2 rebounds in a historic night.
Clarks mind-boggling performance sparked strong reactions from the WNBA world.
Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History vs.
Storm, Sparks Reactions Across Social Media The Fever franchise player became the first player to have at least 40 points and 10 assists in one game.
She also became the first to breach the 45-point mark in 30 or fewer minutes.
Clarks scoring output is a franchise record.
The dominating play prompted the WNBA community to react.
CAITLIN THE GREAT WITH 45!!!!!!10 dimes! 6 of 10 from 3! THE GAME OF THE YEAR! SHE IS BOX OFFICE! SHE IS THE LEAGUE! SHE IS THE MOMENT! THEY HATE HER CAUSE THEY AINT HER! BOW DOWN TO HER @kaj33 BOW DOWN TO HER @CathyEngelbert SHE IS THE QUEEN OF THE @wnba IF YOU DISAGREE YOU HAVE NO BRAINS! Dave Portnoy wrote.
MADNESS, the Hoop Central posted.
Caitlin Clark is her, Barstool Sports added.
OH MY GOODNESS WHAT A PERFORMANCE, the Hoop Central added.
Caitlin Clark is the face of the WNBA.
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Caitlin Clark is a record-breaking great player on and off the court.
There is no denying that, former NFL star Robert Griffin III tweeted.
Tonight was one of the greatest efforts you will ever see as @CaitlinClark22 would not let the @IndianaFever lose as she was absolutely fantastic in scoring 45 points & 10 assists in 110-107 win over @seattlestorm in the @WNBA yes it was a WOW effort! the legendary Dick Vitale wrote.
In her previous three games before the Storm encounter, Clark averaged 11.3 points on 35.8% shooting, including 16.4% from behind the arc.
A lingering back issue has forced Fever coach Stephanie White to put her on a minutes restriction, a key reason she has struggled to get any rhythm.
The 6-foot guard is still limited in minutes, but it did not matter on Friday.
She made 11 of 18 shots, including 6 of 10 from 3-point distance.
Clark made 17 of 19 free throws to reach her tally.
The Fever badly needed everything Clark could give them against the stubborn Storm, who entered the game with a 6-20 record, the worst in the WNBA.
Indiana led 37-26 after the first quarter, but Seattle won the next two periods 62-45, to lead 88-82 entering the final 12 minutes.
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She hit a 32-footer with 2:23 remaining to move Indiana to within 100-99.
A few possessions later, she fed Monique Billings for an and-1 play to tie the game at 102 apiece with 1:11 left.
After a quick rest, Clark returned to block Johnsons layup and then drilled a stepback 3-pointer to put Indiana ahead 105-102.
She scored four pressure-packed free throws late in the game to drag her team to the win.