Caitlin Clark Powers Up with Record 45‑Point, 10‑Assist Performance

Record‑Breaking Night for Clark and the Fever

Caitlin Clark unleashed a career‑high 45 points and handed out ten assists, delivering the first 40‑10 outing in WNBA history. The feat propelled the Indiana Fever to a 110‑107 victory over the Seattle Storm on Friday night. Clark also eclipsed a long‑standing milestone by becoming the fastest player ever to reach 200 three‑pointers, accomplishing the mark in just 74 games and supplanting Katie Smith’s previous record of 81 contests. Her point total set a new franchise benchmark for a single game.

scoreboard highlights showed Kelsey Mitchell contributing 30 points for the Fever, who sit at 15‑10. Monique Billings added 16 points, while Dominique Malonga paced Seattle with 28 points and 14 rebounds. The Storm, now 6‑21, have dropped four straight decisions, leaving them in a deep slide.

Clutch Moments that sealed the win

Early in the final period, Flau’jae Johnson attempted a fast‑break layup that Clark aggressively denied with a spectacular block just as the ball rolled out of bounds. The defensive stop set up Clark’s crucial three‑pointer from the left wing, narrowing the gap to 105‑102. Clark capped the finish by converting four of four free throws in the last seventeen seconds, sealing the outcome.

Beyond the closing drive, Clark sparked a 12‑4 run early in the second quarter, crowning the burst with a three‑pointer that pushed the Fever ahead 49‑32 with 7:28 left before halftime. Mitchell’s 17 points on a 7‑of‑9 shooting and Clark’s five points, five assists, and two steals helped Indiana match its highest‑scoring first quarter of the season and take a 37‑26 lead at the break.

Statistical Highlights and Player Contributions

• Caitlin Clark: 45 points, 10 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks, 4‑for‑4 free throws.
• Kelsey Mitchell: 30 points, 17 points in the half, 7‑of‑9 shooting.
• Monique Billings: 16 points off the bench.
• Dominique Malonga: 28 points, 14 rebounds for Seattle.
• Johnson & Awa Fam: 16 points each for the Storm.
• Natisha Hiedeman & Jade Melbourne: 15 points each.

The Storm’s 16‑point contributions from Johnson and Fam were not enough to offset the deep bench scoring of Indiana, which also saw Aliyah Boston sit out due to a leg issue, marking the first night of a back‑to‑back schedule.

Context and What Lies Ahead

Clark’s 40‑10 game joins an elite tier of performances that combine scoring and playmaking at an unprecedented level, underscoring her rapid ascent to WNBA stardom. The franchise record for points in a single game highlights Indiana’s emerging identity as a offensive force, while Seattle’s lingering losing streak reflects the challenges they face with depth and consistency. With a home victory over the Storm recorded earlier on May 17 (89‑78), the Fever maintain momentum heading into the next stretch of games.