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Caitlin Clark wins WNBA honor for 4th time this season

Caitlin Clark continues to have arguably her best season to date. The WNBA acknowledged her strong play again with her fourth Player of the Week honor this campaign. She averaged 25.7 points, 9.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds over the last…

Caitlin Clark wins WNBA honor for 4th time this season

Caitlin Clark continues to shine with her exceptional performance, earning her a fourth Player of the Week honor of the season. Her outstanding play was evident in her recent three-game stretch, where she averaged 25.7 points, 9.7 assists, and 3.3 rebounds, leading her team to an unbeaten week. The Fever have maintained their winning streak, securing four consecutive victories and nine out of their last 11 games. Currently, they boast a 23-12 record and hold the fourth position in the standings.

Indiana head coach Stephanie Clark unveiled her player's latest recognition during a practice session on Tuesday, sharing the news on X, which garnered over 100,000 views. As the Fever strive to conclude the regular season with a top three seed, they are relying on Clark's continued dominance. The team is close to the Las Vegas Aces by just half a game, with nine games remaining on the schedule.

The upcoming four-game road trip will see the Fever battle the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday, clash with the Dallas Wings on the following day, and cap off the series with a visit to the New York Liberty on Saturday. The three-time All-Star leads the WNBA in assists and ranks third in scoring. If Clark can maintain these averages, she has the potential to rewrite the WNBA's records.

Impressively, she has accumulated 11 double-doubles this season and holds the record for the most 20-plus point, 10-plus assist games since the league's inception in 1997.

Last year, the Fever reached the second round of the playoffs without Clark. However, they are determined to achieve more success this season, ensuring Clark remains fresh for the postseason. If Indiana continues to perform at this level, Clark could secure a championship, marking the end of her third pro campaign with a victory.

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