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Caitlin Clark Leads Fever to 98-87 Win Over Wings

8/16/2026

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Summary

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Indiana Fever defeated Dallas Wings 98-87 on Friday, August 15, 2026.
Caitlin Clark scored 29 points on 11-of-18 shooting and handed out 10 assists, marking her 13th 25-point, 10-assist game, the season’s highest total for any player.
Clark said the Fever’s fourth-quarter defense limited Paige Bueckers to two field-goal attempts and four points.
The win gave Indiana its third straight victory and improved the Fever’s record to 22-12.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA launched in 1997 with eight franchises, and the Houston Comets captured the inaugural title behind Cynthia Cooper. Expansion added the Indiana Fever in 2000, and a $2.2 billion media deal announced in 2024 lifted league visibility. In 2026 the Fever’s 98-87 victory over the Dallas Wings, featuring Caitlin Clark’s 29 points and 10 assists, underscores star-driven growth.

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Story summary

Indiana Fever defeated Dallas Wings 98-87 on Friday, August 15, 2026.
Caitlin Clark scored 29 points on 11-of-18 shooting and handed out 10 assists, marking her 13th 25-point, 10-assist game, the season’s highest total for any player.
Clark said the Fever’s fourth-quarter defense limited Paige Bueckers to two field-goal attempts and four points.
The win gave Indiana its third straight victory and improved the Fever’s record to 22-12.

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