Caitlin Clark’s Struggles Disappoint Fans as Fever Routed by Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty
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It is certain Caitlin Clark has a promising future in the WNBA, nevertheless it wasn’t her night on Sunday because the Indiana Fever fell to the Original York Liberty 104-68.
The aged Iowa celebrity and No. 1 total pick had correct three parts in the loss—her lowest scoring entire thru 11 video games this season. The rookie correct couldn’t rep the backside of the glean in the loss, going 1-of-10 from the subject and 1-of-7 from deep.
Clark exited in the fourth quarter with an ear damage. Aliyah Boston (ankle) also left the game with an damage.
Fever coach Christie Facets did no longer own an substitute on either player after the game:
Matthew Byrne @MatthewByrne1
Fever HC Christie Facets on the placement of Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston factual after the game: pic.twitter.com/nIQHNiAJrl
After the game, followers expressed their disappointment with the uncomfortable time out from Clark in opposition to a celebrity-studded Liberty roster.
Bishop O.T. Mccray Jr. @BishopMac77
#caitlinclark obtained shut DOWN tonight! What a defensive efficiency by the @nyliberty. Held Clark to 3pts, 2-17 from the subject, 2 rebounds, 5 assists. Very IMPRESSIVE game thought by the @nyliberty.
Jasone Pearson @806hsscmedia
FINAL:
Original York 104 (7-2) Indiana 68 (2-9)Caitlin Clark’s stats tonight:
3 parts
5 assists
2 steals
1-10 FG
1-7 3pt
3 turnovers pic.twitter.com/0CG8XVE6gp
theScore @theScore
Tonight is the WORST game Caitlin Clark has played up to now this season. 😳 pic.twitter.com/b5Hspd5Z9a
CaitlinClarkMuse @caitlinmusee
caitlin clark tonight
3 parts
5 assists
2 rebounds
2 steals
1 blockunparalleled wished 5 day atomize forward for the fever. pic.twitter.com/gdR4bx9aIp
Chris Hassel @Hassel_Chris
I in actual fact did no longer reflect it may probably well presumably even be this unparalleled of a fight for Clark and Fever. She’s clean doing unbelievable things nevertheless I envisioned a smoother transition than this. The agenda has no longer helped…lastly some day off this week will advantage all individuals on the crew. https://t.co/g6nHG9vGK7
Yahoo Sports activities @YahooSports
Caitlin Clark had a stressful night in opposition to Original York 😳 pic.twitter.com/d6ImMKIRHM
FeverFollower @FeverFollower
Looking out on the @IndianaFever has been painful tonight. They survey drained. They invent no longer own any crew chemistry or thought. Too unparalleled standing round. Too many missed shots including Caitlin Clark. Hoping the 5 day atomize is the resolve.
TimeoutSPORTS__ @TimeoutSPORTS3
Caitlin Clark thru 3 quarters
3 parts
1-10 taking pictures
1-7 from 3Liberty lead the Fever 29#WNBA
While Sunday’s game used to be one to forget for Clark, she’s clean off to a solid delivery this three hundred and sixty five days, averaging 16.9 parts, 6.5 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game. Earlier this week she notched a occupation-excessive 30 parts in opposition to the Los Angeles Sparks.
With the loss, the Fever dropped to 2-9 on the three hundred and sixty five days nevertheless will now safe a 5-day atomize from video games sooner than taking part in in a single other game.
