In the Fever-Sky match, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese set incredible records.
In what promises to be another thrilling game between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese as they continue to improve and grow as rookies in the WNBA, the Indiana Fever will be visiting the Chicago Sky on Sunday. With their efforts throughout the match, Clark and Reese both created history before the game concluded.
According to StatMamba, Caitlin Clark is the only rookie since 2009 to record a double-double in both points and rebounds as well as points and assists. It demonstrates how much Clark contributes to the Fever. According to StatMamba, Angel Reese now owns the fourth-longest streak in WNBA history with eight straight double-doubles. Reese has showed a lot of promise, especially when it comes to rebounding, even if she still has to improve in several parts of her game.
This is a crucial game for the Sky and the Fever. With a 7-10 overall record and a seventh-place ranking in the league, the Fever are occupying one of the final two playoff slots. Meanwhile, the Sky, at 5-9 overall, are half a game behind the Fever and the Atlanta Dream for the final two spots. Given that the Sky is 0-2 this season in their meetings with the Fever, a victory would be huge for them.
Making the playoffs with Clark and Reese having an effect would be a major accomplishment for both the Fever and the Sky given where they finished the previous season. While neither club is anticipated to be a serious threat to advance far in the playoffs and win the championship, both would gain invaluable experience from a postseason trip.
How are the rookie seasons of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark going?
According to Basketball Reference, Clark is averaging 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game so far this season. This is not terrible for a rookie, but she would like to improve her efficiency since she is shooting 33.8% from three and 39.6% from the field. As her career develops, Clark will also want to reduce the turnovers.
According to Basketball Reference, Reese is averaging 12.4 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. Based on her collegiate history, the rebounding percentages are quite excellent and consistent with expectations. Like Clark, Reese wants to increase her effectiveness; this season, she is shooting 38.6% from the field.
Given that they have essentially been playing nonstop since the beginning of the 2023–2024 college basketball season, it will be intriguing to watch if both players can get better over the campaign. The games following the Olympic break might be crucial for both Clark and Reese, as the break is quickly coming.
Experienced sports journalist Ryan Bologna writes about NCAA basketball, MLB, and the NFL for ClutchPoints. He received bylines from the Greenwich Free Press and New York Sports Nation while pursuing his studies in communication and journalism at UConn.
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