Caitlin Clark showcased her talent once more, leading the Indiana Fever to a 93-86 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, thanks to her triple-double performance. This marks the Fever’s fifth consecutive triumph and their ninth win in the last eleven games.

Regarded as a frontrunner for the WNBA Rookie of the Year, Clark was honored on Wednesday as both the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month and the Rookie of the Month for August. Earlier in the week, she was also recognized as the Eastern Conference Player of the Week. During the match, she delivered an impressive stat line with 24 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds. Along with this, she secured three steals, although she also recorded seven turnovers. Clark has been performing exceptionally well since the WNBA resumed following the Paris Olympics.

Notably, Clark is the only rookie in WNBA history to achieve a triple-double, and now she has accomplished this remarkable feat on two occasions, the first being on July 6 against the New York Liberty.

A standout moment in the game occurred in the third quarter when Clark executed a skillful behind-the-back pass to Aliyah Boston, who then assisted Erica Wheeler for a three-pointer that pushed Indiana ahead 66-61.

Boston contributed significantly with 24 points and 14 rebounds, while Kelsey Mitchell added 18 points. This win against the Sparks solidifies the Fever’s position in sixth place, as they secured a playoff spot the previous night. Before the game, Clark expressed her ambition, stating that she joined Indiana “with the expectation that this (making the playoffs) is what’s going to happen.”

“This isn’t a party,” she emphasized. “I’m not just glad to be in the playoffs. I believe we have a team capable of winning and making progress.”

Wednesday’s game marks the beginning of a six-game home stretch for Indiana, which has faced a tough start to the 2024 season. The Fever’s next challenge is against the Minnesota Lynx on Friday.