Caitlin Clark Stats Today: How Did Fever Star Perform in Season Opener vs Paige Bueckers and Dallas Wings

The Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings engaged in a highly anticipated season-opener, while every fan’s eyes were set on Caitlin Clark at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year missed the entire last season due to a recurring groin injury. However, she was back in her form earlier when she played the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers and grabbed the MVP title.

In her first regular-season game, after a long injury hiatus, Clark started the game slowly and shot 1-4 from the field to score six points, four from free throws, in the first quarter. Moreover, she could not make deep shots and went 0-for-2 from 3-point range.

The second quarter was even slower, as Clark played just four minutes and made one field goal out of two to score two points. She attempted two more deep shots but couldn’t make any. Both teams were matched equally for the entire half, but the Wings ran away with the lead in the final few possessions, ending the half, 60-51.

However, Clark came alive in the third quarter and scored 10 points from 4-6 shooting from the floor, including two 3-pointers. However, the game ended in favor of the Wings, as the Fever lost, 104-107, in their first game of the season.

Caitlin Clark’s stats in first regular-season game

With the Fever trying some roster operations and offensive strategies, Clark and Co. seemed to be looking for answers. Kelsey Mitchell led the team with 30 points, but could not win the game. Boston, who scored 23 points and four rebounds, with three blocks and three assists, and Mitchell have shot the ball well and looked efficient in the paint.

Meanwhile, the 2026 WNBA top pick, Azzi Fudd, has begun the season playing off the bench and scored three points in 18 minutes. Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale led the offense with 20 and 22 points, respectively.

Caitlin Clark missed a clutch 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining that highlighted her shooting struggles in the first game. Kelsey Mitchell also missed a clean-looking shot. However, she had just a little over one second to leave the ball. The Wings have begun the season with confidence, and the win will help boost their start. They will next face Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream on May 12.

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