Caitlin Clark drops 32-point double-double in Taylor Swift Nikes as Fever survive stunning Sky comeback in OT
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Caitlin Clark erupted for 32 points and 10 assists, wearing Taylor Swift-branded Nikes, as the Indiana Fever outlasted the Chicago Sky in a overtime thriller, 110-104. The Sky mounted a stunning late-game comeback to force the extra period, but Clark's performance proved decisive in the Fever's survival. The matchup showcased Clark's dual-threat ability and the growing cultural crossover surrounding women's basketball, with her footwear choice drawing as much attention as her playmaking on the court.
Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever put up a hard-fought scrap against a familiar foe.
Rocking her Taylor Swift Nike Kobe 6 Protro "Eras Tour" PEs, Clark scored over 30 points to help Indiana survive a stunning last-second Chicago comeback to win 114-106 in overtime.
Playing at home, the Fever fluctuated between dominating the Sky in the first half and reverting to playing like the Game 4 Spurs by giving up a big lead in the second.
Unlike the Spurs, Indy found its groove again, winning in OT.
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Clark had a monster game, tallying a double-double with 32 points and 10 assists. She added seven rebounds and went 15-of-15 from the charity stripe.
Chicago put up a fight in the third quarter, outscoring the Fever 39-27.
The Sky hit several miraculous shots down the stretch while trailing by five with eight seconds left in the fourth quarter. A quick field goal, followed by a game-tying Skylar Diggins three-pointer, sent the game into overtime, to the surprise of many Fever fans.
CAITLIN CLARK LEADS FEVER IN SCORING AS INDIANA SECURES THIRD CONSECUTIVE WNBA WIN
Indy's Big Three, Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, combined for 85 points. Boston led all scorers with 34 points.
Indiana improved its win streak to seven straight against Chicago. The Fever are 10-1 in their last 11 matchups against the Sky.
The Fever have won three of their last four games.
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