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Clark Reaches 1,000 Points as Fever Fall 107-104

5/12/2026

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Summary

Clark Reaches 1000

The Indiana Fever fell 107–104 to the Dallas Wings on Saturday.
Caitlin Clark reached 1,000 points, 250 rebounds and 250 assists in 54 games, breaking the prior 62-game record.
Paige Bueckers scored 20 points on 80% shooting for Dallas.
Clark begins the season with MVP odds of +225 to +250, ranking her first or second, and faces the Wings again on August 14.

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Clark Returns

Caitlin Clark returned to the WNBA on May 11 after missing the 2025 season with an injury.
Clark debuted for Team USA alongside Angel Reese before rejoining the Indiana Fever for preseason.
Indiana posted a 1-1 preseason record, beating New York Liberty and then losing to Dallas.
Clark said the offense was not the issue, crediting Dallas for excellent shooting.
The Fever travel to Los Angeles to face the Sparks on Wednesday night.

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Bueckers Dominates

Paige Bueckers and her teammates scored on all six possessions that Caitlin Clark defended.
Paige Bueckers shot 80% from the field and displayed security, which could reshape the MVP race narrative.
Caitlin Clark played with back support, indicating she was managing injury concerns.
The game was described as a WNBA showdown because of its relentless pace, star power and physical play, framing the rivalry as a clash of MVP candidates.

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Clark Reaches 1000

The Indiana Fever fell 107–104 to the Dallas Wings on Saturday.
Caitlin Clark reached 1,000 points, 250 rebounds and 250 assists in 54 games, breaking the prior 62-game record.
Paige Bueckers scored 20 points on 80% shooting for Dallas.
Clark begins the season with MVP odds of +225 to +250, ranking her first or second, and faces the Wings again on August 14.

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