Caitlin Clark is already on pace to win the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award. The Indiana Fever star has played well throughout the 2024 season. However, there are still some doubters who believe she may be overrated. However, Clark silenced those doubters on Friday.

The Fever won 98-89 against the Phoenix Mercury. Clark led the Fever with a triple-double with 29 points and 10 assists. It was a tremendous effort by Clark and the Fever to start the second half of the 2024 season on a positive note.

One has to wonder if Clark was even more motivated after opting out of the U.S. Women’s Olympic team. The Mercury have several players on the roster, including Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi, so perhaps Clark was especially motivated Friday night. Whether she was particularly motivated or not, the fact is that Clark took the lead and delivered a memorable performance.

With this win, the Fever improved their record to 11-15 and are now in sole possession of third place. Indiana was in third place in the Eastern Conference before the break, tied with the Chicago Sky on points.

The Mercury are a good team. They have a number of experienced veterans. Indiana’s win was a clear statement. This Fever team may have just what it takes to make a serious playoff run.

Fever fans will certainly be confident about the future with Caitlin Clark at the helm. Clark and Indiana will continue to look to silence the critics in the 2024 season.