Kaitlyn Clark of the Indiana Fever set a unique mark in the WNBA by scoring 45 points and dishing out 10 assists in a game against the Seattle Storm—marking the first “40+10” in the league’s history. She also broke the franchise record and helped the team to a 110-107 victory.
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In Indianapolis, an event unfolded that will go down in the annals of women’s basketball: Kaitlyn Clark, as if tearing up the playbook, scored 45 points and handed out 10 assists in a game against the Seattle Storm. It was the first time in WNBA history that a player reached the “40+10” mark—that is, at least 40 points and 10 assists in a single game. At the same time, her 45 points became a new franchise record, surpassing the previous high. Her team, the Indiana Fever, won 110-107, giving fans a night full of drama and the highest-level skill.
Clark didn’t just rack up points—she set milestones. She became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 200 made three-pointers in her career. It took her just 74 games, seven fewer than the previous record held by Katie Smith (81 games). In a CBS Sports report, it’s emphasized that Clark also had four steals and two blocks, and that her surge in the third quarter—when she scored 10 points in a 12-point run—effectively broke the flow of the game. A special mention goes to the moment 54 seconds before the end: after Seattle had a chance for an easy layup, Clark managed to catch up with her opponent and knock the ball out of bounds, and then immediately drained a three-pointer to make it 105-102. With 17 seconds remaining, she calmly sank four free throws to put the match away.
Besides Clark, Kelsey Mitchell scored 30 points for Indiana, and Maliy Billings added 16. For Seattle, which lost its fourth game in a row, Dominique Malonga led with 28 points and 14 rebounds. It’s also worth noting that Aliyah Boston didn’t play for the Fever (ankle injury), but the team still found a way to win. You can mention that back in May, Indiana had already beaten the Storm 89-78—now, the difference in class was even more obvious. A performance like this doesn’t just set personal records for Clark—it radically changes how much is possible for an individual player in a team sport.
A Historic Night for Caitlin Clark: 45 Points and a Win Over the Storm
In the women’s NBA, there was a night that will go down in history. Caitlin Clark, the league’s biggest star right now, put on a real show in the game against the Seattle Storm. The game was so electric that even the losing team deserves respect for its fight. Seattle, which sits at the bottom of the standings, managed to erase a 17-point deficit and nearly snatched the win, but Clark was unstoppable. She set the Indiana franchise record and a personal scoring record by putting up 45 points. This was the first time in WNBA history that a player recorded a 45-point double-double with 10 assists.
As The Seattle Times reports, the game was tense all the way to the final seconds. The Storm trailed in the first half, but in the second quarter they switched into comeback mode. Center Dominique Malonga (28 points, 14 rebounds) and guard Jedd Melbourn carried the team, and in the third quarter, rookie Ava Pham unexpectedly sparked with four-for-four three-pointers. By the end of the fourth quarter, Seattle even took a lead—by eight points, 96-88 more than five minutes before the final buzzer.
But Clark flipped into god mode. She scored 14 of Indiana’s last 22 points, including the decisive three-pointer with 39 seconds left. Clark fired from deep despite tight defense from Storm rookie Flojayi Johnson, and she hit it. After that, Seattle couldn’t respond—the long shot by Natisha Heideman with the game’s last second fell short. Final score: 110-107 for the Fever. Clark herself said, “I felt like it was going to be my night even before the game started. The defense was terrible, but you have to give us credit for how we fought.”
It’s interesting to watch Clark develop—she’s not just a shooter, but a playmaker as well. In this game, she went 11-for-18 from the field, 6-for-10 from beyond the arc, and 17-for-19 from the free-throw line. She also had four steals and two blocks. Her teammate Kelsey Mitchell was also excellent, scoring 30 points. Indiana played without its starting center Aliyah Boston, but that didn’t stop them.
Seattle head coach Sonya Raman praised her players for their fight, but noted an imbalance on free throws: “Fever got to the line for 31 fouls (28 made), and the Storm—only 18 (13 made).” She believes the officials didn’t notice much contact under the basket, especially when Malonga attacked from the paint. “It’s hard to win with a difference like that,” Raman added. This point is truly important: in modern basketball, the ability to draw fouls is a skill that Clark has at the highest level. She aggressively attacks the lane and forces opponents to commit fouls.
For Seattle (6-21), it was their fourth straight loss, but they keep fighting. The team shows it can be dangerous—young players like Malonga, Pham, and Johnson are hitting their stride. After this road stretch, the Storm will return home for two games with Minnesota before the All-Star Game break. Clark, meanwhile, keeps proving that she’s the face of the league—capable of deciding the outcome of a game on her own, even when her team loses defensive focus. Her 45 points aren’t just a number—they’re a signal: the Clark era in the WNBA has arrived.
Caitlin Clark’s Historic Record: 45 Points and 10 Assists in a WNBA Game
This night in the women’s National Basketball Association featured an event that will go down in league history. Caitlin Clark, the league’s top rookie-star of the 2024 season, set a unique achievement: she became the first player in WNBA history to record more than 40 points and simultaneously record at least 10 assists in a single game. Her Indiana Fever won a dramatic finish against the Seattle Storm, 110-107, and Clark herself finished with 45 points and 10 assists, which became her personal best for production.
Played at the home arena Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the game kept fans on edge until the very last minute. With 60 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the score was tied at 102-102, but Clark, hitting key shots, put her team ahead. Her free-throw numbers were especially impressive: she made 17 of 19 attempts, which also became her best career mark. In addition, she hit six three-pointers. Fever head coach Stephanie White called her performance “unreal” and “special,” adding that watching such records being set is a real pleasure.
In her postgame interview, Clark herself said she felt a special energy even before the game started. “Some nights you just know—that it’s your day, even before the ball is in the air. I felt like it was going to be a night like this. You just have to believe that these nights happen and visualize them. That’s what I did,” she shared. For those who don’t follow basketball, here’s a quick explanation: a “double-double” (double-digit figures in two statistical categories, such as points and assists) is common for stars, but 45 points combined with 10 assists is dominance at the level of the best players in history—both in the men’s and women’s NBA. Caitlin Clark, selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft, has already been named Rookie of the Year, and now she’s reinforcing her status as the league’s top star. This result not only brings a win to her team, but also underscores the growing popularity of the WNBA, which is getting more attention thanks to performances like these. A full game report can be found on BBC Sport, where experts break down Clark’s contribution to this incredible victory.
