The 2026 WNBA season has been challenging for the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark. After missing much of 2025, expectations were high for her 2026 season. Initially, Clark had a strong start, scoring over 20 points in five consecutive games. However, her performance became inconsistent afterward.
Clark showcased her potential against the Golden State Valkyries, scoring 22 points with nine assists and shooting 44% from 3-point range. Yet, maintaining that momentum proved difficult. She turned over the ball five times in a rematch with the Valkyries and scored just six points against the Portland Fire on May 30.
Caitlin Clark managed only six points in the Fever’s loss to the Fire.
In a game against the New York Liberty, Clark scored only 10 points with 28.6% shooting, 33.3% from three, with three turnovers and five fouls. Despite these struggles, she contributed nine assists and seven rebounds, showing her value beyond scoring. Entering a recent game, she had hit only 14 out of 50 field goals and 6 of 22 three-point attempts in her recent games. The Fever held a 5-5 record.
The game against the Washington Mystics offered a chance for redemption. Clark seized the opportunity by scoring 10 points in the first quarter, including 2-5 from beyond the arc. Despite limited playing time in the second quarter, she made a notable pass to Myisha Hines-Allen for a layup.
Clark’s shooting skills shone later. In the third quarter, she made a 25-foot jump shot while being fouled by Cassandre Prosper, achieving a four-point play. Although the Fever had a substantial lead, the Mystics closed in, taking a one-point lead. Clark responded by drawing a contact and earning free throws, though she missed both.
In the final moments, after a Mystics turnover, Clark found Aliyah Boston with a precise half-court pass, putting the Fever ahead 75-74. The Mystics regained the lead, but with a long pass from Sophie Cunningham, Clark hit a 31-footer clinching the victory at 78-76.
Monday’s game displayed Clark’s return to form, with 19 points on 7-16 shooting, 4 of 10 from three, five assists, and a steal. Her game-winning shot was a highlight, boosting the Fever to a 6-5 record before facing the Chicago Sky. A renewed focus on performance and consistency seems promising for Clark and her team.