WNBA: Fever score franchise-high 123 points, Clark achieves historic first

The Indiana Fever shattered their franchise scoring record, erupting for 123 points in a resounding 123-88 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. The offensive explosion saw the Fever achieve their highest single-game point total in team history, leaving the Mercury with no answer.

Star player Caitlin Clark was instrumental in the Fever's historic performance, notching an impressive double-double with 27 points and 11 assists. Her stellar play also contributed to a league-first statistical achievement: Clark became the first player in WNBA history to record at least 25 points, 10 assists, and a plus-minus rating of +25 in a single game. Her efficiency and impact were undeniable, reflected in her game-high +26 rating.

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Clark had a double-double performance with 27 points and 11 assists, and a full-game plus-minus rating of +26.

The scoring onslaught began early, with the Fever's 70 first-half points also setting a new franchise record for a single half. Clark's contributions were a significant part of this early success. The team's final score of 123 points not only set a new franchise benchmark but also placed them in elite company as the fourth team in WNBA history to score 123 or more points in a regular-season game.

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Clark is the first player in league history to record at least '25 points, 10 assists, and a plus-minus of +25' in a single game.