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Caitlin Clark spearheaded the Indiana Fever's effort against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday as a large crowd gathered to see the superstar perform in Boston. However, fans did not experience anything thrilling from the star point guard, who continued to face challenges with her shooting and set a new low during a difficult stretch.
Clark failed to convert her initial six 3-point attempts during the game, bringing her to 1-of-34 shooting from beyond the arc in away games this season. She eventually succeeded with her seventh attempt, ending a difficult run of missed shots as the Fever triumphed with a score of 85-77.
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The star player appeared to have re-injured her groin in the last minute of the match, leaving the court while showing signs of distress.. She finished with 14 points on 4-of-14 shooting, including 1-of-7 from 3-point range, including 5-of-6 from the free-throw line. She also recorded eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 28 minutes.
Caitlin Clark through four quarters vs. Connecticut Sun
In the first half, the Fever held a two-point advantage while Clark registered a +11 on the court. Although her overall impact on the team's performance was considerable, her shots consistently missed the mark as the former Iowa player struggled to shake off her shooting woes on the road.
During the opening half, the Fever guard failed to connect on two attempts from beyond the arc but managed to tally some points from inside the 3-point line. Her playmaking remained exceptional, yet the turnovers, which she had minimized in the last two games, began to accumulate once more.
At half time, Caitlin Clark had five points on 2-of-5 shooting, including 0-of-2 from 3-point range. She also recorded three rebounds and four assists as the Indiana Fever led 44-42.
In the third quarter, Clark missed all five of her field goal attempts as Indiana squandered an opportunity to separate themselves and gain a lead. The ex-Iowa guard also bricked three more 3-point attempts, leading to her ongoing frustration.
In the fourth period, Clark successfully made her first 3-point shot of the night on her seventh try. The star guard discovered her rhythm during the final quarter, boosting her score into double digits, which played a crucial role in the Indiana Fever securing a victory by pulling away at the end.
