Caitlin Clark Drops 52, Dismantles Paige Bueckers in WNBA Showdown
Caitlin Clark delivered a legendary performance, erupting for 52 points in a blowout 112–73 Indiana Fever victory over the Connecticut Sun. In a highly anticipated showdown with rival Paige Bueckers, Clark torched the court, setting four new WNBA records — including most points by a rookie and fastest to 500 career points.
From logo threes to no-look assists, Clark played like a woman possessed. Her final stat line: 52 points, 13 assists, 9 rebounds, and 6 steals — all in just three quarters. “It felt like a video game,” said Fever coach Christie Sides.
Meanwhile, Bueckers struggled, managing only 9 points on 3-of-12 shooting. The rematch between two generational talents quickly turned into a one-woman clinic.
Social media exploded. #ClarkOverBueckers trended worldwide, with NBA stars like LeBron James and Luka Dončić chiming in. “She’s HIM,” wrote one fan.
Clark’s message was clear: she’s not just the future — she’s the now. And with viewership skyrocketing, ticket sales booming, and the league buzzing, one thing is certain:
The Caitlin Clark era has officially begun.