Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark posts triple-double in dominant season opener vs. Sky

Published

May 17, 2025

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to scoring a 3-pointer Saturday, May 17, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Chicago Sky, 93-58.

Caitlin Clark is the most popular WNBA, maybe ever. She and her Indiana Fever opened their season today playing Clark’s rival, Angel Reese‘s Chicago Sky.

The game featured a heated moment between the two stars, an electric triple-double, and a dominant performance by the Fever.

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The entire WNBA world was ready for this season’s opening matchup between Clark and Reese, and Clark delivered.

Clark dominated the Sky, recording a 20-point, 10-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double. She also added four blocks.

Reese, on the other hand, scored 12 points while adding 17 rebounds. She shot 5-14 from the field.

At one point in the game, Clark fouled Reese hard, which caused a little scuffle.

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After the dust settled, Clark and the Fever continued their dominant play against the Sky. Indiana won 93-58, improving to 1-0 on the season.

The Fever play again on Tuesday against the Atlanta Dream. Clark will look to have another dominant game, as she will try to lead the Fever to a 2-0 record.

About the Author Published May 17, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1