Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark made WNBA history on Friday night, July 17, 2026, by becoming the first player in league history to record at least 40 points and 10 assists in a single game. Clark scored 45 points in a 110-107 victory over the Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Despite her historic performance, Clark expressed frustration in a postgame interview with ION, saying she "doesn't really care" about the history she made and called the way her team played defense "embarrassing." She also revealed she refused to leave the game late despite being on a minutes restriction due to a back injury, stating, "There’s no way I was ever coming out of the game in the fourth quarter. It didn’t matter. I would play with one leg."

Clark emphasized her confidence and determination, saying, "I know all the time and the work that I put in, and people believe in me. And more than anything, I believe in myself," and added, "And you just got to dig your feet in a little bit. When it’s not going your way, nobody cares. Find a way to make it better and find a way to help your team win and make this team better."

The game and Clark's achievements come amid ongoing controversy following an incident in June when Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas punched Clark in the throat during a game. The incident sparked weeks of media and online discourse involving issues of race, sexuality, and how Clark has been treated by referees, fans, other players, and the media.

Adding to the league's public relations challenges, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert canceled a scheduled interview on "The Dan Patrick Show," prompting criticism from the show's host and further scrutiny of the league's handling of the situation.

Clark herself reignited controversy recently when she was seen yelling at a referee during a loss to Golden State, upset over a non-called foul on a play that she said caused a leg contusion.

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