The first professional matchup between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, which doubled as Kamilla Cardoso's professional debut, did not disappoint. Clark and the Indiana Fever picked up their first home win of the season in dramatic fashion over the Chicago Sky, 71-70. The result also got the Fever off to a perfect start in .
After the Fever built a nine-point lead late in the fourth quarter, it seemed they would coast to victory. Instead, the Sky came storming back and had a chance to tie the game in the closing seconds when Marina Mabrey was fouled by NaLyssa Smith. Mabrey only made one of two free throws, however, and the Fever ran out the clock on the other end to ensure they escaped.
Clark, who made her first two 3-pointers but went cold the rest of the way, finished with 11 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. She got plenty of help in this one, as Kelsey Mitchell led the team with 18 points, Smith went for 17 points and nine rebounds and Aliyah Boston added 10 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks. On the other side, Reese just missed out on a double-double and registered eight points and 13 rebounds.
Cardoso, who was making her return from a shoulder injury she suffered in training camp, was limited to 18 minutes, but was highly efficient when she was on the floor. She went for 11 points and six rebounds on 5-of-7 shooting. The Sky got a nice boost from Chennedy Carter, who came off the bench to put up 19 points and six assists.
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