Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 23
Fever Crush Sun 123-88 Behind Clark's 27-Point Double-Double After NBA 2K27 Cover Reveal
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 23

Fever Crush Sun 123-88 Behind Clark's 27-Point Double-Double After NBA 2K27 Cover Reveal

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 23

Summary

  • Indiana rolled past Connecticut 123-88 for its third straight win, setting a franchise scoring record as Caitlin Clark posted 27 points and 11 assists.
  • Clark had 21 points by halftime and helped drive a 70-46 break lead — the biggest first half in Fever history — in what became the third-highest scoring WNBA game without overtime.
  • Kelsey Mitchell added 23 points, Aliyah Boston scored 22, and Indiana hit 11 of 22 from 3-point range in a balanced offensive outburst.
  • The victory lifted the Fever to 17-10 and left them entering the All-Star break atop the Eastern Conference, a half-game ahead of the Atlanta Dream.
  • The win came hours after Clark was unveiled as an NBA 2K27 cover athlete, while off-court attention also remained on criticism of how the league and team have handled concerns over her treatment.

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