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Clark Breaks Taurasi Record, 1,000 Points in 54 Games

5/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark became the fastest player to reach 1,000 points, 250 rebounds and 250 assists in 54 games, surpassing WNBA veteran Diana Taurasi’s 62-game record.
She achieved the milestone in a 107-104 loss to the Dallas Wings on May 10, 2026, posting 20 points, seven assists, five rebounds and shooting 7-of-18.
NBA star LeBron James posted an Instagram story congratulating Clark.

History

Historical Context

When Sheryl Swoopes recorded the WNBA’s first triple-double on July 27 1998 (14 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists) for the Houston Comets, the league began highlighting versatile guard play. Nearly three decades later, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark matched that multi-stat dominance on May 10 2026, posting 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds, echoing Swoopes’ milestone and underscoring the league’s evolving emphasis on all-around performance.

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Story summary

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark became the fastest player to reach 1,000 points, 250 rebounds and 250 assists in 54 games, surpassing WNBA veteran Diana Taurasi’s 62-game record.
She achieved the milestone in a 107-104 loss to the Dallas Wings on May 10, 2026, posting 20 points, seven assists, five rebounds and shooting 7-of-18.
NBA star LeBron James posted an Instagram story congratulating Clark.

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