Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark Powers Comeback Victory Over Phoenix Mercury

Caitlin Clark's long-distance 3-pointer and a nifty assist to Kristy Wallace sparked the Indiana Fever's vigorous comeback victory against the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, 88-82. The Fever were down by as many as 15 points before turning the game around.

The Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark nearly made WNBA history on Sunday, tallying 15 points, 12 assists, and nine rebounds in a thrilling 88-82 comeback victory over the Phoenix Mercury. Clark's impressive performance, which included a momentum-shifting 3-pointer in the third quarter, helped the Fever overcome a 15-point deficit.

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark Powers Comeback Victory Over Phoenix Mercury

Clark's long-range shot, which cut the Mercury's lead to five points with 5:48 remaining in the third quarter, proved to be a turning point in the game. Her assist to Wallace further chipped away at the Mercury's advantage, keeping them within striking distance.

Kelsey Mitchell also played a pivotal role in Indiana's resurgence. Mitchell's jumper with 36 seconds left gave the Fever the lead, a lead they would not relinquish. She finished the night with 16 points, providing much-needed offensive firepower.

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark Powers Comeback Victory Over Phoenix Mercury

Aliyah Boston led the Fever with 17 points, while also contributing eight rebounds and four assists. Her all-around performance was instrumental in Indiana's triumph.

The matchup between Clark and her childhood idol, Diana Taurasi, added an intriguing storyline to the game. Taurasi had cautioned Clark this year that "reality is coming" when she turned pro. However, in Sunday's contest, it was Clark who showed her veteran counterpart that she is ready for the challenge.

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark Powers Comeback Victory Over Phoenix Mercury

Taurasi still put up a respectable 19 points for the Mercury, but it wasn't enough to overcome Indiana's inspired performance. Brittney Griner led the Mercury with 24 points and six rebounds, but their efforts ultimately fell short.

Indiana's victory improved their record to 8-12 on the season, moving them into eighth place in the WNBA standings. The Fever now find themselves on the cusp of a playoff berth, with just over half of the regular season remaining.

Phoenix, on the other hand, dropped to 9-9 with the loss. They will look to rebound in their next matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday.

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