Caitlin Clark's long 3-pointer and nifty assist spark Fever's comeback win over Mercury

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Caitlin Clark's long-range three-pointer and a nice assist to Kristy Wallace sparked the Indiana Fever's spirited victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, 88-82.

The Fever were down by as many as 15 points before turning the tables.

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Caitlin Clark leads

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark dribbles past Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham during the first half on June 30, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Clark nearly had a triple-double, which would have made WNBA history. She finished with 15 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds in the win. Her three-pointer with 5:48 left in the third quarter cut the deficit to five points. Wallace's assist kept the Mercury's lead at five points.

Kelsey Mitchell also gave Indiana a much-needed boost. Mitchell's shot that gave her the lead with 36 seconds left proved to be the deciding factor. She finished with 16 points.

Aliyah Boston led the Fever with 17 points. She also had eight rebounds and four assists.

MERCURY AND FEVER PLAYERS GETTING INTO HEATED SKIRMS DURING THE GAME

Kelsey Mitchell Wants to Drive

Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on June 30, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix. (Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

The match against the Mercury was billed as a rookie versus veteran match to highlight the duel between Clark and his childhood idol, Diana Taurasi. Adding to the intrigue, Taurasi warned Clark this year that “reality would set in” when she turned professional.

Well, reality was at the forefront at Footprint Center as the Fever left Phoenix with a victory.

Taurasi finished with 19 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals. Brittney Griner led the Mercury with 24 points and six rebounds.

Indiana improved to 8-12 on the season and now sits in eighth place in the WNBA rankings, which would put them in the playoffs if it were the final day of the regular season.

Caitlin Clark looks to pass

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark looks to pass the ball as Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud defends during the first half on June 30, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Phoenix fell to 9-9 on the year.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.



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