Caitlin Clark made WNBA history on Friday, July 17, 2026, scoring a career-high 45 points with 10 assists as the Indiana Fever beat the Seattle Storm 110-107 in Indianapolis. It was the first 40-point, 10-assist game in league history, and it came on a night when Clark was still playing under a minutes restriction after a back injury.
Caitlin Clark's Historic Stat Line vs. the Storm
Clark finished the game 11 of 18 from the field, including 6 of 10 from three-point range, and went a career-best 17 of 19 at the free-throw line. She also added two rebounds, four steals, and two blocks in 29 minutes of play. The 45 points set a new Indiana Fever franchise single-game scoring record, and combined with Kelsey Mitchell's 30 points, the pair became the first teammates in WNBA history to each score 30-plus points in the same game.
How the Fever Closed It Out
With the score tied late in the fourth quarter, Clark blocked a fast-break layup attempt from Seattle's Flau'jae Johnson, then hit a go-ahead three-pointer to put Indiana up 105-102. She sealed the win by going a perfect 4 for 4 from the free-throw line in the final 17 seconds. Dominique Malonga led Seattle with 28 points and 14 rebounds in the loss.
Coach Stephanie White's Reaction
Fever head coach Stephanie White said she couldn't believe the stat line when she looked at the box score after the game, calling the performance simply incredible. It was the kind of reaction that summed up how rare a 45-point, 10-assist night truly is in the WNBA — only ten players in league history have ever scored 45 or more points in a single game.
Why This Game Matters for the WNBA
Clark's performance pushed the Fever's record to 15-10 and extended their recent hot stretch to five wins in seven games. It also reinforced her place among the league's most efficient scorers this season, on a night where she shot better than 50% from the field and 60% from three-point range. The Fever now turn their attention to a back-to-back matchup against the New York Liberty.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points did Caitlin Clark score against the Seattle Storm?
Caitlin Clark scored 45 points, a career high, along with 10 assists, four steals, and two blocks in the Indiana Fever's 110-107 win over the Seattle Storm on July 17, 2026.
Is this a WNBA record?
Yes. Clark became the first player in WNBA history to record at least 40 points and 10 assists in a single game.
What was the final score of the Fever-Storm game?
The Indiana Fever won 110-107.
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