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Caitlin Clark struggled as the Fever were blown out in her home opener, the story of her young pro career so far.
INDIANAPOLIS — The moment was set for Caitlin Clark on Thursday. 17,274 fans packed a sold-out Gainbridge Fieldhouse — the Fever’s third-largest crowd for a regular season game — and were ready for the debut of their newest No. 1 overall pick.
The fans had been around the arena for hours, partying outside in anticipation. The buzz was palpable.
The Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky clash was originally going to be aired on NBA TV.
The atmosphere was electric for Clark’s home debut and there were brief flashes from the Fever, but it’s clear they’ve got plenty to work on before they can compete with the WNBA’s elite teams.
Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help New York erase a two-goal deficit and beat Carolina 5-3 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Anthony Edwards, who put up 27 points in Thursday’s beating, is ready for Game 7.
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have a long way to go.
The Fever sensation debuted at home and was stomped by the New York Liberty. Indiana’s home crowd showed up for Clark’s debut but left with a sour taste after a 36-point loss.
Clark’s newly retired college coach, Lisa Bluder, appeared at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to support the former Iowa Hawkeye star, alongside new Hawkeyes coach Jan Jensen.
Clark’s second game was a step back from Tuesday’s season-opener against the Connecticut Sun, in which she tallied a WNBA-record 10 turnovers.
The No. 1 pick coughed up 10 turnovers in her league debut Tuesday, then made just two shots in her home opener for the Indiana Fever vs. another WNBA power.
Xander Schauffele broke the PGA Championship scoring record and tied the mark for any major, seizing on the rain-softened conditions at Valhalla with a 9-under 62 to set the early target.