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Clark, Fever Surge Past Sparks 87-78
14 May
Summary
- Caitlin Clark contributed 24 points and nine assists.
- Indiana Fever secured an 87-78 victory over the Sparks.
- Kelsey Plum led the Los Angeles Sparks with 25 points.
The Indiana Fever defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 87-78 on Wednesday night, securing their first win of the regular season. Caitlin Clark was instrumental in the victory, contributing 24 points and nine assists, while Kelsey Mitchell added 23 points. The Fever held a commanding 48-34 lead at halftime, fueled by Mitchell's 17 points and Clark's 11.
Despite a late rally from the Sparks, led by Kelsey Plum's game-high 25 points, Indiana maintained their composure. A crucial inbounds pass from Clark to Mitchell for a late layup sealed the win for the Fever. Los Angeles's efforts, including 16 points from Dearica Hamby and 11 from Cameron Brink, were not enough to overcome the deficit. Starter Ariel Atkins left the game early due to a head injury.
The Sparks now sit at 0-2 for the season, while the Fever improve to 1-1. Indiana is set to host Washington on Friday, while the Sparks will travel to Toronto for a two-game series.
