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Caitlin Clark’s shooting struggles draw criticism from fans as A’ja Wilson and Aces beat the fever | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors

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Caitlin Clark’s shooting struggles draw criticism from fans as A’ja Wilson and Aces beat the fever | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 11: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever handles the ball during the game against Las Vegas Aces on September 11, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photo, user agrees to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Justin Casterline/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever came up short against the two-time reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces on Friday night, losing 86-75 at home.

Aces star A’ja Wilson has been a model of consistency all year, with a third MVP Award already in the bag. She had her fourth double-double (27 points and 12 rebounds) in five games.

Alysha Clark and Tiffany Hayes played key roles off the bench for Vegas, combining for 26 points.

Kelsey Mitchell finished as the Fever’s top scorer (24 points).

Clark, who has turned a corner in the second half of the season, has been back to her old self, scoring 16 points but was inefficient, shooting 6 of 22 from the field and making just one of her 10 three-pointers.

The criticism of the 2024 No. 1 overall pick has largely died down thanks to her improvement on the court, but tonight the reaction on social media was rather unforgivable.

Rich @5uRijk

Caitlin Clark had a terrible game. She has to get better and I say that as a fan. When the 3 is not falling, you have to find other ways to score and more importantly be efficient. #Fever

AD subsidy @ADGrant23

Caitlin Clark is having a rare off night tonight. I think her legs are tired after playing 45 minutes of overtime in the previous game

dead black @sloppy jacks

Caitlin Clark takes some STUPID pictures man

xJamberx @JamberxX

1 out of 9 … #Fever r is so different when Caitlin Clark doesn’t get many 3’s #FeverRising

Tony East @TonyREast

Caitlin Clark is now playing frustrated. Not her best night and Aces lead by 8. Fever is hanging around and has made this comeback several times this season, but they need to focus on the last 5:22.

Sporty guy @guySporty

This is the worst Caitlin Clark game I’ve seen in a long time. The physicality totally destroyed her today. Shot selection, using the off hand a little too aggressively. This is playoff physicality. I’m glad she’s being reminded of that so she’s ready when it really matters.

Mrs Obae @miss_obes

I’ve had people tell me Caitlin Clark deserves the MVP award over A’ja. You guys are a joke. #LVAces

Dalton Hill @Daltonhill_4

Clark can’t score 1/10 from 3, and Clark and Boston can’t expect to score 9/32 together and win.
Aces can win a match if A’ja scores 11/30 and still win if their opponent shoots just as badly.
Good news for the Fever: this is the worst second half they’ve ever played.

Nothingburger @Nothingburger12

Fever got outclassed by a team that is a one woman show, our defense continues to look bad, we got outclassed by coaches and it looked like it was Cc or bust when she didn’t have it tonight. Why didn’t the offense run through Kelsey? We can’t adjust mid game smh. This was bad tonight smh

Las Vegas certainly flexed its defensive muscle, holding Indiana to 39.7 percent shooting from the floor and forcing 14 turnovers. It was an impressive performance against what has become one of the league’s best offenses.

The Fever won’t have to wait long to avenge their defeat. On Friday night they will once again host the Aces.

With the regular season quickly coming to a close, Indiana is running out of time to improve its playoff position, having already secured a playoff spot. With four games left, it has no room for error to catch the Seattle Storm and move up to fifth place.

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