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Caitlin Clark scores 45 points, breaks WNBA personal record in tight win over Storm
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Caitlin Clark scores 45 points, breaks WNBA personal record in tight win over Storm

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Caitlin Clark set a new WNBA personal scoring record with 45 points, leading the Indiana Fever to a narrow 110-107 victory over the Seattle Storm.
  • Clark also achieved a double-double with 10 assists, adding four steals, two rebounds, and two blocks, marking her as the first player in WNBA history with a 40-point, 10-assist game.
  • Despite her record-breaking performance, Clark emphasized the team's need to improve, stating their goal is to be the best team in the WNBA.

Caitlin Clark shattered her personal scoring record in the WNBA on Friday, pouring in 45 points to guide the Indiana Fever to a thrilling 110-107 win against the Seattle Storm. The star guard also delivered a stellar all-around performance, notching a double-double with 10 assists, alongside four steals, two rebounds, and two blocks. This remarkable outing makes Clark the first player in WNBA history to record a game with over 40 points and 10 assists.

Clark's previous career high of 35 points, set in 2024, was significantly surpassed. "It's fine (the record), but I don't care too much. I know what I'm capable of and I know what this team is capable of," Clark said after the game. She stressed her focus remains on team success: "My job is to make us win and be the best team in the WNBA, and I don't think we're there yet. It's my responsibility to help us get to that level."

It's fine (the record), but I don't care too much. I know what I'm capable of and I know what this team is capable of.

— Caitlin ClarkAfter setting her new personal scoring record in the WNBA.

The generational talent, who has energized the WNBA since her 2024 arrival as college basketball's all-time leading scorer, was instrumental in the Fever's victory. She scored 16 points in the final quarter, including seven in the last minute, to secure the win. The Storm, featuring Spanish player Awa Fam, competed fiercely in the first head-to-head matchup between the two stars. Fam contributed 16 points, with 12 coming in the third quarter, along with 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. Dominique Malonga led the Storm with 28 points.

The Fever, now holding a 15-10 record, sit sixth in the WNBA standings. The Storm, with a 6-21 record, remain at the bottom of the league.

My job is to make us win and be the best team in the WNBA, and I don't think we're there yet. It's my responsibility to help us get to that level.

— Caitlin ClarkOn her team's performance and future goals after setting a new scoring record.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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