Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Debut: Can the Fever Upset the Sun on Opening Night?
Sportsgrid Staff
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The Indiana Fever challenge the Connecticut Sun. As the teams prepare to face off, the Sun enter as eight-point favorites, with the total set at 165.5 points.
All eyes will be on Caitlin Clark as she makes her much-anticipated regular-season debut for the Fever. Clark, who dazzled with a multitude of triple-doubles during her college tenure at Iowa, is expected to bring her high-impact play to the professional level. The question on everyone’s mind is whether she can lead her team to an upset victory against one of last season’s top squads.
The Connecticut Sun, the third-best team in the WNBA last year with a record of 27-13, are no strangers to high-caliber competition. Alyssa Thomas, known for her record-setting nine career triple-doubles, is a pivotal player for the Sun. Thomas had five triple-doubles last season alone, underscoring her consistent performance and vital role on the team.
Clark’s debut is particularly intriguing, given her pre-season performance, where she scored 21 points. Tonight, expectations are high as she is not only anticipated to score over 20 points but also make significant contributions in assists, with an over/under set at 7.5.
While the Sun are rightly favored given their strong track record and home advantage, there’s a palpable excitement about the potential for a high-scoring game, suggesting a play on the over 165.5.
This matchup isn’t just a game; it’s poised to be a historic event for the WNBA, potentially setting records for a regular season opener. As the game unfolds, whether Clark can light up the scoreboard with her three-point shooting or through assists will be key. Either way, fans are in for a treat as the Fever look to challenge the Sun in what promises to be a spectacular start to the WNBA season.
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