After a month-long break for the Olympic Games, the WNBA resumed its historic season with three games, each telling a different story. The Minnesota Lynx (18-8) secured an 11-point win against the struggling Washington Mystics (6-20) in the closest matchup of the night. Meanwhile, the New York Liberty (22-4) showcased their dominance with a 30-point blowout over the Los Angeles Sparks (6-19). The Phoenix Mercury (14-12), led by Olympic medalist Brittney Griner, also delivered a decisive victory, defeating the Chicago Sky (10-15) and their standout rookie, Angel Reese, by 20 points.
Fever’s Social Media Team Takes a Shot
Although the Indiana Fever had the night off, their social media team was anything but quiet. They seized the moment to throw shade at Angel Reese, who has been Caitlin Clark’s main competition for Rookie of the Year. Despite Reese recording yet another triple-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds, she struggled with her shooting, going just 4-14 (28.57%) from the field in the Sky’s loss to the Mercury. The official Fever account tweeted, “Caitlin Clark’s three-point game? Elite. Our Rookie of the Year can put on a show,” a clear dig at Reese and a show of support for Clark.
Caitlin Clark’s three point game? elite.
our rookie of the year can put on a show 🤩 pic.twitter.com/q4EhhDOxpF
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) August 16, 2024
The tweet couldn’t have been timed better, as Reese’s Sky team was trailing by over 20 points at that moment. Fans quickly caught on, with comments like “admin.. CHILLLL” and “mao this new admin bro perfect timing I swear,” acknowledging the clever timing and showing their approval of the playful rivalry. Tonight, the Fever will take on the same Phoenix Mercury team that handed Reese and the Sky their blowout loss. All eyes will be on whether the Fever’s social media team continues to back Clark if they come out on top, or if the Sky will clap back should Phoenix secure another win.
Final Stretch for the Fever
With only about 15 games left in the regular season and just eight playoff spots up for grabs, this final stretch is crucial for every team. The season has already been groundbreaking, with record-breaking ratings, merchandise sales, and sold-out arenas. As the season races toward its conclusion on September 19th, the excitement only continues to build.
So far this season, the Indiana Fever have seen:
• Jersey sales up 1193%
• Total attendance up 264.6%
• League-high 38 games on national TV
• League-high 1.8M social media followers
• 225% increase in corporate partnerships
• Largest number of team sponsors in WNBA pic.twitter.com/iRxXd1gH3o— Front Office Sports (@FOS) August 16, 2024
Caitlin Clark has been a standout in her debut season, playing in all 26 of the Fever’s games so far. She ranks third in the league in minutes played (35.2) and is averaging 17.1 points per game. Even more impressive, she leads the league with 8.2 assists per game. Clark has already shattered several records, including becoming the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double and setting the league record for most assists in a single game (19). Considering she’s only been in the league for a few months, her accomplishments are nothing short of remarkable, and fans are eager to see what she’ll achieve next.
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