The WNBA got its spark back this weekend as Caitlin Clark returned to the court like she never left. After sitting out five games with a quad strain, the Indiana Fever star was back in full force on Saturday and didn’t waste a single minute reminding everyone what the league had been missing.
Clark lit it up, dropping 32 points along with nine assists and eight rebounds, reported AP News. Her shooting was off the charts, especially from beyond the arc, where she drained seven of her 14 attempts. She was letting them fly from all over the court, and the New York Liberty just couldn’t keep up.
The Fever’s 102-88 win wasn’t just a big moment for Clark — it was a serious statement. The Liberty came into this one unbeaten at 9-0, and Clark handed them their first loss of the season like it was just another day at the office.
College basketball legend Dick Vitale couldn’t contain his excitement. He took to social media during the game to praise Clark’s incredible range, saying only one NBA player compares to her when it comes to long-range shooting.
“Yes Caitlin Clark’s range is only challenged by the best shooter of all time, Stephen Curry,” Vitale wrote on X. “She led the (Indiana Fever) to a big win (versus) the (New York Liberty) who were 9-0. I am in awe!”
And honestly, he’s not wrong. Some of the threes Clark was knocking down were the sort that even seasoned pros hesitate to take. But she made it look easy, smooth, and completely fearless.
Fans were glued to their screens watching her in action, with clips of her outrageous three-pointers doing the rounds online in no time. You almost have to watch them on loop just to believe what you’re seeing.
It’s not just her shooting that stood out, though. Clark controlled the game with confidence, setting up plays, getting teammates involved, and crashing the boards when needed. For someone just coming off an injury, she didn’t miss a beat.
This wasn’t just about stats or one hot shooting night. It was about presence. Clark brought energy, fire and that edge that makes every possession exciting. The kind of performance that reminds everyone why she’s already a household name.
Even before this match, the buzz around her return was massive. But to come back like this and topple the top team in the league? That’s next-level stuff. There was already talk of her being a generational talent, and this game might’ve just locked that in.
Whether you’re a hardcore basketball fan or just starting to tune in, it’s hard not to be drawn in by what she’s doing on the court. Clark’s not just living up to the hype, she’s rewriting the script entirely. The original version of this story appeared on Men’s Journal on 14 June 2025.
CAITLIN CLARK WITH BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK THREES 💰 pic.twitter.com/ZASVisSIdR
— ESPN (@espn) June 14, 2025