Caitlin Clark (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Caitlin Clark just wouldn’t shoot the ball enough on Tuesday.
The Las Vegas Aces winning streak extended to five games as they defeated the Indiana Fever, 88-69, in front of a record-breaking crowd.
The crowd may have been more for the Aces, but they certainly wanted to see Caitlin Clark. Unfortunately, she was not in a shooting mood on this night.
The former Iowa Hawkeyes sharpshooter finished the Aces game with 13 points, six assists, and 11 rebounds.
However, it was a rough night for Caitlin Clark, who shot 4-12 from the field and 1-7 from behind the arc, per ESPN.com.
The biggest problem, yet again, with Clark and the Indiana Fever is the lack of shots she gets to take every game. On average, Caitlin gets just above 12 shots a game, which is simply not enough for a player proven to knock down shots.
Clark had seven shot attempts at halftime and only five in the second half.
Fans were not happy as they all complained about it:
I'm sorry, but Caitlin Clark sold out another road arena, in Vegas – and once again disappeared in another 4th quarter. No offensive urgency or energy. Won't shoot. So many careless turnovers. Something's not right here.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 3, 2024
Caitlin Clark needs to shoot the basket and her coach needs to get the team screens so she can shoot . Enough with the passing .#wnba
— Maria-Maraki (@MariaMaraki) July 3, 2024
@IndianaFever I don't understand this coach she doesn't make any plays for caitlin clark. No screens are set for her, nothing! Skies said she has to shoot more but yet she has to create her own shots. This coach just talks shit bcuz she's not trying to help her get easy shots!
— bkeny47 (@Robertfantauzzi) July 3, 2024
Caitlin Clark needs to shoot more. She’s gonna lose the Kobe Mentality playing like John Stockto
— Isabella dos santos (@sneakerkicks4) July 3, 2024
Caitlin clark has to shoot even when it's not falling.
She doesn't have to force a shot but forcing a bad, unnecessary pass to avoid shooting is such a waste.— 魚魚魚 (@kamiwoos) July 3, 2024
I’m sorry, but Caitlin Clark sold out another road arena, in Vegas – and once again disappeared in another 4th quarter. No offensive urgency or energy. Won’t shoot. So many careless turnovers. Something’s not right here.
— Brock Kline (@swishbk6) July 3, 2024
If u guys notice when the Fever have their worst periods, Caitlin Clark doesn't shoot the ball. Her not shooting the ball is hurting the team and they need to sit her if she's not going to shoot.#WNBA #FeverRising
— Ramaya Timothy Cambell (@Timothy44274693) July 3, 2024
Caitlin Clark gotta attack the basket and shoot from the midrange more. If she’s not hitting from deep her scoring is nonexistent
— 🤷🏿♂️ (@HnDrXx_ii) July 3, 2024
Caitlin Clark why won’t you shoot the ball? Asking for a million friends #INDvsLVA
— James Dawson (@crozzripped1) July 3, 2024
Dear Caitlin Clark,
If your default is to pass and you rarely shoot the ball, you pose no threat to the opposing team. Let Kelsey Plum be an example: your first priority should be to score. When you become a shooting threat, the passing opportunities will present themselves.
— 20 (@2086xxoo) July 3, 2024
Aside from her lack of shots and scoring, the Indiana Fever defense was outscored by 19 points in her 37 minutes on the floor.
For the Aces, A’ja Wilson dropped 28 points and pulled down nine rebounds while blocking five shots, while Kelsey Plum finished with a game-high 34 points.
Caitlin Clark Earns All-Star Spot In Rookie Season
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been a huge reason why the WNBA has become so popular.
She is off to such a good start to her career that she was named for the 2024 WNBA All-Star game.
never a doubt 💯
Caitlin Clark is a 2024 @WNBA All-Star. pic.twitter.com/8qKw67ucng
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 3, 2024
Clark, the former Iowa Hawkeyes star, received 700,735 All-Star votes, the most in the WNBA, while her teammate, Aliyah Boston, finished with 618,680 votes.
