{
  "id": 1394142,
  "title": "‘Beautiful,’ ‘Step-Back Assassin’ — WNBA Fans Hyped As Caitlin Clark Hits 3-Pointer Over Angel Reese in Fever-Dream Clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/beautiful-step-back-assassin-wnba-fans-hyped-as-caitlin-clark-hits-3",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T01:31:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/beautiful-step-back-assassin-wnba-013114461.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "WNBA fans expressed excitement and awe over Caitlin Clark's remarkable step-back 3-pointer that left Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese in the dust during a thrilling matchup. The highlight play, reminiscent of their previous rivalry even before their WNBA careers, quickly made the rounds on social media with fans sharing and reposting it. One fan even dubbed Clark the \"Step-back Assassin,\" highlighting her offensive prowess. Clark's highlight wasn't the only one to leave fans in awe. Later in the second quarter, she showcased her exceptional handling and finishing skills, combining a behind-the-back dribble with a between-the-legs crossover to create space and score a crucial lay-up past Reese. Clark's impact extended beyond her individual performances, as she contributed a team-high 26 points and 9 assists in the game. Her clutch free throws in overtime ultimately sealed the victory for the Indiana Fever, who now boast a four-game winning streak and a 23-12 record, pushing the Dream further behind in the standings.",
  "summary": "Caitlin Clark’s offensive repertoire was on full display early in the Indiana Fever’s Sunday matchup against the Atlanta Dream. Midway through the first quarter, she pulled a step-back 3-pointer off a crossover before sinking a deep shot over Angel Reese, a play that understandably got many people hyped.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese matchup history: How Fever and Dream stars have fared in college and WNBA games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/caitlin-clark-vs-angel-reese-matchup-history-how-fever-and-dream",
        "published": "2026-08-17T00:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}