Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking night lifts Fever past Mercury

Caitlin Clark is having the kind of professional success that many envisioned when she dominated the NCAA last year, and appears to be particularly rejuvenated after a month-long Olympic break. In Friday’s 98-89 win over the Mercury, Clark exploded for 29 points, 10 assists, and 5 rebounds in front of a raucous crowd at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Clark didn’t do it alone; the Fever’s other two All Stars were also instrumental in the victory. Kelsey Mitchell finished with 28 points on 11-22 shooting, while Aliyah Boston posted 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Mercury head coach Eric Thibault praised the Fever’s backcourt postgame.

“Caitlin is

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