Caitlin Clark Sets WNBA Record with 45-Point Performance as Indiana Fever Defeats Seattle Storm

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark recorded the first 40-10 game in WNBA history, scoring a career-high 45 points with 10 assists to lead the Fever past Seattle Storm 110-107. Clark also set a franchise record and became the fastest player ever to reach 200 career three-pointers.

Historic Performance Lifts Fever to Victory

Clark's 45-point, 10-assist performance on Friday delivered multiple milestones for the Indiana franchise. Her point total surpassed the previous Fever record, while her combined output of points and assists marked an unprecedented achievement in the league's history. The guard also contributed four steals and two blocks, showcasing a complete two-way effort during the competitive matchup.

The Fever's victory came despite Seattle mounting a late rally. With 54.9 seconds remaining, Clark blocked a fast-break attempt by Flau'jae Johnson, then connected on a three-pointer from the left wing to extend Indiana's lead to 105-102. She finished the contest perfectly from the free-throw line, making 4 of 4 in the final 17 seconds to seal the win.

Three-Pointer Milestone Achieved in Record Time

Clark reached her 200th career three-pointer in 74 games, breaking the previous WNBA record of 81 games held by Katie Smith. This achievement underscores her exceptional shooting efficiency and consistency from beyond the arc since entering the league. Kelsey Mitchell provided crucial support for Indiana with 30 points on efficient shooting, while Monique Billings added 16 points for the Fever, now standing at 15-10 on the season.

Seattle struggled defensively throughout the contest, with Dominique Malonga recording 28 points and 14 rebounds in the losing effort. The Storm fell to 6-21 and have lost six of their last seven games. Indiana was without key forward Aliyah Boston due to a leg injury on the first night of a back-to-back schedule.