Connecticut Sun’s smothering defense proved too much for Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark in her much-anticipated WNBA debut. Despite scoring 20 points, Clark struggled against the Sun’s aggressive defense, which led to her committing a game-high 10 turnovers. The Sun’s 92-71 victory also showcased veteran DeWanna Bonner’s stellar performance, scoring 20 points and climbing to No. 5 on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list.
Fans at Mohegan Sun Arena were divided in their support, cheering for both the hometown team and Clark, the two-time national college player of the year. Although Clark acknowledged that there were many things to learn from her first game, she expressed disappointment in her performance and cited turnovers as a major issue.
Fever coach Christie Sides defended Clark, stating that the team needed to do a better job of helping her and relieving pressure. Despite the tough debut, Sides remains confident in Clark’s ability to adjust and improve as the season progresses.
Indiana’s next game is against the New York Liberty on Thursday, where they hope to bounce back from the season-opening loss. The Fever will look to Clark to lead the team to a better season after finishing with a conference-worst record last year. Fans can catch the game on Amazon Prime and locally on NBC affiliates in Indianapolis and New York City.
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