Clark, who has been a focal point of the WNBA’s resurgence in popularity, played a crucial role in the Fever’s success. She posted 23 points and nine assists in the game, with Clark’s assists helping her surpass the WNBA rookie record for most assists in a single season — a record that had stood since 1998 and was previously held by Ticha Penicheiro. This assist record is one of several milestones Clark has achieved this season.
Sunday’s Seattle Storm-Indiana Fever game averaged 2.2 million viewers—ABC’s most-watched WNBA game ever.
In addition to breaking the rookie assist record, Clark also set a new franchise record for the most three-pointers made by a rookie, surpassing Tamika Catchings’ previous mark. Clark’s performance against the Storm highlighted her all-around game, as she combined her scoring ability with effective playmaking to lift the Fever to another crucial win.