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Caitlin Clark records 45 points, 10 assists in WNBA win

Published 18 July 2026

Caitlin Clark delivered a historic performance on Friday, July 17, 2026, leading the Indiana Fever to a 110-107 victory over the Seattle Storm. The three-time All-Star guard recorded 45 points and 10 assists, becoming the first player in WNBA history to achieve at least 40 points and 10 assists in a single game. She also set a new franchise scoring record for the Fever.

Clark’s remarkable stat line included 4 steals, 2 blocks, and 2 rebounds. She shot 11 of 18 from the field, including 6 of 10 from three-point range, and made 17 of 19 free throws. Notably, she accomplished this in just 29 minutes of play, making her the first player to score 45 or more points in 30 or fewer minutes.

The game was a critical contest for the Fever against a Storm team that entered with the WNBA’s worst record at 6-20. Indiana built an early 37-26 lead after the first quarter, but Seattle responded strongly, outscoring Indiana 62-45 over the next two periods to take an 88-82 lead into the fourth quarter. Clark, who was on a minutes restriction due to a lingering back issue, played nearly the entire final period to will her team to victory.

Her clutch play down the stretch was decisive. With 2:23...

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