With four days remaining in the exciting Olympic Games, both US basketball teams are preparing for their semifinal bouts. The men’s squad will face Serbia and their star, Nikola Jokic, in a rematch of their opening game, which the “Dream Team 2.0” won 110-84. The women’s team will face Australia on Friday, hoping to advance to the gold medal final on Sunday. As the Olympics conclude, the WNBA will resume its season, with teams preparing to play at least 15 more games to win playoff berths after a successful season.
This WNBA season has set records for ratings, merchandise sales, and arena sellouts, including the most-watched All-Star game in history. Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever has had a standout season, deserving of her first-round draft pick status. Despite her great statistics, viewers have noticed a decrease in her shooting accuracy. Christie Sides, Fever’s head coach, stated that “Caitlin Clark’s shots have been falling again,” which bodes well for the club as they strive for a playoff spot.
This development would assist not only her, but the entire team, which is currently ranked in the top eight and on track for a playoff spot. Before the break, Clark had made only 26.2% of her three-point attempts in her previous seven games, a remarkably low proportion by her standards. The break should allow her to stay fresh and restore strength for the season’s final stretch.
In 26 games, Clark has averaged 35.2 minutes (third in the league), 17.1 points per game, 8.2 assists (leading the league), 5.8 rebounds, and a league-high 5.6 turnovers. Her shooting percentages are.405% from the field,.327% from three, and.891% from the free throw line, which places her sixth in the league. Among the many records she has broken and will break, my favorites include the first triple double for a rookie in history, the first for the Fever franchise, and the most assists (19) in a game.
These figures appear to be from a veteran, making them even more astounding for a rookie. Keep in mind that Clark is only 22 years old and has a very promising future; let’s hope that injuries don’t interfere with her ability to enjoy her game in the WNBA and, in the future, with the Olympics.
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