Caitlin Clark, the former Iowa star who made a lackluster WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever, vows to learn from her mistakes and rely on the home crowd for support as the Fever play their home opener against the New York Liberty.
Caitlin Clark, the talented guard who joined the Indiana Fever as the first overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft, experienced a tough debut against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night. Despite scoring 20 points, Clark struggled with her shooting, going 5 of 15 from the field and committing 10 turnovers in the Fever's loss.
Undeterred by the disappointing performance, Clark is determined to bounce back in the Fever's home opener against the New York Liberty on Thursday night. Clark, who is known for her exceptional shooting and playmaking abilities, believes the home crowd will provide the necessary boost to ignite her game.
"I'm really excited," Clark said to reporters. "I think the crowd's going to be really good. We're going to need it to use for our advantage."
The Liberty, led by former MVP Sabrina Ionescu, present a formidable challenge for the Fever. However, Clark remains optimistic about her team's chances, emphasizing the importance of learning from their mistakes and improving with each game.
"The Liberty is a really good team," Clark said. "But when you're in this league and there's 12 teams — everybody's good all across the board — you have to show up every single night."
Clark is eager to make a positive impact on the Fever and help them achieve success in her rookie season. Despite the challenges she faced in her debut, she remains confident in her abilities and the team's potential.
"Not everything is going to be perfect," Clark said. "But as long as we're learning and continuing to get better, that's what is going to be positive for us."
The Fever have a busy schedule ahead of them, with back-to-back games this week. They will need Clark to play at her best if they want to secure their first win of the season and build momentum going forward.
The home opener against the Liberty is a crucial opportunity for Clark to showcase her talent and prove her worth in the WNBA. With the support of the home crowd behind her, Clark has the potential to lead the Fever to a memorable victory and establish herself as a rising star in the league.
