Indiana Fever vs. Seattle Storm Highlights: Caitlin Clark Shines in Statement Win
June 24, 2025 — In a much-anticipated WNBA matchup, Caitlin Clark delivered a powerful performance, leading the Indiana Fever to a decisive 87–79 win over the Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
🌟 Caitlin Clark’s Dominant Performance
The rookie sensation was the star of the night, racking up 27 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds while electrifying the home crowd. Clark shot 50% from beyond the arc and showed poise and leadership as the Fever pulled away in the fourth quarter.
“We played with confidence and grit tonight. I’m proud of how we executed,” said Clark in the postgame press conference.
📊 Game Highlights and Key Stats
- Caitlin Clark: 27 PTS | 9 AST | 5 REB
- Aliyah Boston: 18 PTS | 11 REB | 3 BLK
- Storm’s Jewell Loyd: 21 PTS | 4 REB | 3 STL
- Team Shooting: Fever shot 46%, Storm at 41%
- Turnovers: Fever forced 14 turnovers from the Storm
🔥 Point-by-Point Game Description
First Quarter: The game opened with Seattle Storm taking an early 10–4 lead, capitalizing on defensive miscues by Indiana. But Caitlin Clark quickly turned the tide, draining back-to-back three-pointers to ignite the crowd and tie the game. Aliyah Boston asserted dominance inside the paint, closing the quarter with a putback to give the Fever a narrow 22–21 lead.
Second Quarter: Indiana’s second unit gave them an energy boost. Kelsey Mitchell’s quick five points off the bench pushed the lead to 7. However, Jewell Loyd of the Storm responded with a strong scoring stretch, tying the game at 35–35 midway through the quarter. In the final two minutes, Clark drove into the lane, finishing with a scoop layup and then found NaLyssa Smith on a fast break to give Indiana a 43–38 halftime edge.
Third Quarter: Seattle came out aggressive, going on a 9–2 run led by Ezi Magbegor’s inside scoring. The Fever briefly fell behind, but Caitlin Clark answered with a deep triple followed by a dazzling no-look assist to Boston. With 90 seconds left in the quarter, Clark hit a step-back jumper at the buzzer to reclaim the lead, 65–61.
Fourth Quarter: This was Clark’s show. She opened the quarter with a dagger three from the logo, then orchestrated two straight pick-and-roll plays resulting in layups for Boston and Smith. The Storm tried to mount a comeback behind Loyd’s corner three, but Clark responded with a fast-break pull-up jumper and sealed the game with a pair of free throws. Indiana closed the game on a 12–4 run, with the final score reading 87–79.
Postgame Atmosphere: Fans erupted as the buzzer sounded, with chants of “Cait-lin! Cait-lin!” echoing throughout Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Clark embraced teammates as Fever secured a confidence-boosting win against one of the league’s top defenses.
🎥 Watch the Game-Winning Moments
Catch the full highlights here including Clark’s clutch 3-pointers and fast-break assists.
🔥 Fever Heating Up Midseason
This victory marks the Fever’s third straight win, improving their record to 9–8 and pushing them further up the playoff standings. Coach Christie Sides emphasized the team’s growing chemistry and Clark’s leadership as key to the momentum shift.
📅 What’s Next?
The Indiana Fever next face the New York Liberty on June 28, a rematch from earlier this season where Clark’s playmaking dazzled fans. The Seattle Storm will look to bounce back against the Phoenix Mercury.
