In a thrilling WNBA showdown, the Indiana Fever narrowly defeated the Seattle Storm 110-107, powered by a truly historic performance from Caitlin Clark. Despite operating under strict minutes restrictions, Clark made every second of her 29 minutes count. She exploded for a franchise-record and career-high 45 points alongside 10 assists, becoming the first player in WNBA history to record a 40-point, 10-assist game. During her masterclass, she also became the fastest player in league history to reach 200 career three-pointers.
45 PTS
6 3PM
10 AST
4 STL
2 BLK
2 REBanother Caitlin Clark masterpiece 🎻 pic.twitter.com/ycwUcOFlEa
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 18, 2026
Clark wasn’t alone in her brilliance. Veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell was spectacular, dropping 30 points—including 17 in a fiery opening quarter. Together, the tandem combined for a franchise-record 75 points to fend off a relentless Seattle team.
catch Kelsey Mitchell's highlights here 🍿 https://t.co/pvxIHIQf0j pic.twitter.com/D7l30OOdiv
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 18, 2026
While Indiana celebrated history, the Storm showed a bright future driven by their young talent. Dominique Malonga was absolutely dominant inside, racking up 28 points and 14 rebounds. She was flanked by strong performances from Flau’jae Johnson and Awa Fam, who scored 16 points apiece, alongside Jade Melbourne’s 15-point contribution. Ultimately, the youth movement fell just short against the Fever’s record-breaking backcourt.
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The Fever don’t get much time to celebrate their historic win, as they face the New York Liberty 24 hours later, while the Seattle Storm will head back home to host Minnesota Lynx Monday night.
