Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie scoring record as Wilson passes 1,000 points | WNBA

Caitlin Clark had a career-high 35 points and eight assists, while Kelsey Mitchell added 30 points as the duo combined to make 12 of Indiana’s 16 three-pointers, leading the Fever to a 110-109 victory over the Dallas Wings on Sunday.

Clark, who set a single-season WNBA record with 329 assists, also broke the rookie-record for points with 761 this season, surpassing Seimone Augustus’ mark of 744 set in 2006.

After the game, Clark paid tribute to Augustus, recalling a memory of getting a picture with her on her dad’s old phone when she was younger and admiring her game.

The Fever (20-19) secured the No 6 seed in the playoffs after defeating the Wings, setting up a first-round matchup with the third-seeded Connecticut Sun whom they will face next Sunday.

Indiana tied their franchise record for single-game scoring and made the most threes in a game this season. They shot 47% from three-point range and 86% from the free-throw line in the win.

A’ja Wilson became the first WNBA player to score 1,000 points in a season with 29 in the Las Vegas Aces’ victory over the Sun on Sunday.

Wilson hit the milestone with a pull-up jumper in the final minutes of the game, adding to her impressive season where she broke the single-season scoring record earlier in the week.

Wilson credited her offseason work and preparation for her success this season, emphasizing the importance of rest and hard work in her mindset towards the game.

The Aces (25-13) currently hold the No 4 seed in the playoffs and are in contention for home-court advantage, having won seven of their last eight games.