The Indiana Fever secured a crucial home victory against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night, with standout performances from Kelsey Mitchell, who scored 23 points, and Caitlin Clark, who added 19 points of her own.
The game had its share of drama, particularly when Sun forward Dijonai Carrington tried to quiet the raucous crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. After sinking a key shot, Carrington backpedaled down the court, putting her finger to her lips in an attempt to shush the Fever fans.
But Caitlin Clark wasn’t about to let that slide. Seizing the moment, Clark took the ball and aggressively drove to the basket, blowing past Carrington on her left side. Despite Carrington’s quick reaction, pulling her finger away and getting into a defensive stance, it was too late. Clark powered through to the rim, finishing a tough layup off the glass.
Dijonai hit them with the 🤫 and immediately got cooked by Caitlin Clark 😭 pic.twitter.com/rdgwAU8usa
— Clark Report (@CClarkReport) August 29, 2024
In the end, it was Clark and the Fever faithful who had the last laugh. The 84–80 victory marked the Fever’s fourth win in five games since returning from the Olympic break, improving their record to 15–16 and keeping their playoff hopes very much alive. Clark’s clutch response not only silenced Carrington’s taunt but also helped fuel Indiana’s push towards the postseason.
