Storm fever: Clark's 32 lead Fever past Seattle 105-95
The Indiana Fever beat the Seattle Storm 105-95 on the road Tuesday, as Caitlin Clark scored 32 points with seven assists in a signature storm fever showdown. Sophie Cunningham added 11 off the bench, Kelsey Mitchell poured in 28, and Indiana stretched its winning streak to four while climbing among the WNBA's elite.
Key Takeaways
- Clark finished with 32 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 4-of-7 from three and a perfect 10-of-10 at the line, plus seven assists and four rebounds.
- Mitchell scored 28 points, 18 of them in the fourth quarter, while Cunningham hit three first-quarter threes en route to 11 points off the bench.
- Monique Billings posted a 14-point, 11-rebound double-double as Indiana improved to 18-10 with its fourth straight win.
- Seattle's Natisha Hiedeman led all scorers with a career-high 33 points in a tough night for the 6-24 Storm.
- Fever center Aliyah Boston exited in the second quarter after an accidental collision and did not return.
What were the final box score stats in this storm fever clash?
According to Bleacher Report, Clark's 32-point night powered Indiana's road win. She shot 9-of-14 from the field and 4-of-7 from deep, made all 10 free throws, and added seven assists with four rebounds.
Mitchell went 9-of-18 overall and 4-of-7 from three, converting all six free throws for 28 points. Billings supplied the frontcourt punch with 14 points and 11 boards, while Cunningham sparked early with a trio of first-quarter threes and finished with 11 points off the bench.
For Seattle, Hiedeman was the clear bright spot: 33 points on 11-of-20 shooting, including 6-of-10 threes, plus six rebounds and four assists with zero turnovers in 35 minutes.
How did Indiana survive Clark's third-quarter takeover?
Clark scored 16 points in the third quarter alone, as MARCA noted she shot 4-of-6 from the field and 2-of-4 from three in that stretch. The rest of the Fever managed just two points in the period—both from Mitchell free throws—while going 0-of-9 from the floor.
Even so, Indiana still led 76-72 after three quarters. Mitchell then erupted for 18 points in the fourth as the Fever pulled away for the 10-point victory.
Boston left after an accidental collision with Storm rookie Flau'jae Johnson while competing for a Clark pass. Makayla Timpson started the second half in her place, and Boston did not return.
Why does this storm fever win matter for the standings?
The result capped Indiana's fourth consecutive victory. During the streak, Clark has averaged 30.3 points and 8.8 assists per game. The Fever sit at 18-10, fourth in the WNBA standings, and hold a one-game lead atop the Eastern Conference over the Atlanta Dream.
Seattle remains mired in a difficult 6-24 campaign despite Hiedeman's career night. Indiana now gets a few days off before continuing its Western road swing against the Portland Fire on Friday at 10 p.m. ET—more coverage lives in our Future Tech & AI Wonders hub.
Between Clark's all-around command, Mitchell's closing punch, and Cunningham's early threes, this storm fever matchup underlined why Indiana keeps climbing—and why Clark remains the league's defining star.