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NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 The WNBA<\/a> finishes off the primary half of its season this week earlier than heading into the All-Star break in Indiana, which will probably be a showcase for younger star Caitlin Clark.
The Fever have three all-stars with Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell all taking part in within the recreation Saturday. Clark, who is likely one of the captains, took each her Indiana teammates for her staff within the recreation.
Earlier than Saturday’s contest, the Fever have a busy week with back-to-back video games, first in Boston in opposition to Connecticut after which in New York on Wednesday.
Indiana is making an attempt to get some momentum heading into the break as they’re simply over .500 heading into Tuesday night time’s recreation.
Minnesota, led by the opposite All-Star captain, Napheesa Collier, has one of the best report within the league at 19-4. The Lynx performed 4 video games in six days over a stretch they went 2-2. They’ve yet one more recreation in opposition to second-place Phoenix on Wednesday earlier than heading into the break.
Sidelined
Atlanta’s Rhyne Howard will probably be sidelined for the remainder of the month with a left knee harm she picked up in opposition to Indiana. Howard earned her third All-Star nod earlier this month and was drafted by Crew Collier. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will identify a alternative for her.
Howard is predicted to make a full restoration and a timeline for her return will probably be offered at a later date, the Dream stated.
Robust scores
ABC had its most watched WNBA recreation ever on Saturday when Paige Bueckers and Dallas confronted Clark and Indiana. The Fever gained in a blowout within the first professional matchup between the two star guards<\/a>. The sport averaged 2.1 million viewers.
Document breaker
Naz Hillmon performed in her 128th straight recreation, setting an Atlanta franchise report by passing Iziane Castro Marques\u2019 mark of 127. Natisha Heidman of Minnesota has the longest lively streak with 199 consecutive video games performed. Daybreak Staley holds the league report with 263.
Energy ballot rankings
Phoenix moved as much as the No. 1 spot, passing Minnesota after beating the Lynx final week. The Mercury haven’t been within the high spot since 2018. The Lynx have been second and New York was third. Atlanta, Indiana and Seattle adopted the Liberty. Washington moved up two spots to seventh with Golden State and Las Vegas subsequent. Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas and Connecticut rounded out the ballot.
Participant of the week
Alyssa Thomas of Phoenix averaged 23 factors, eight assists and 7 rebounds to assist the Mercury win each their video games final week. Different gamers receiving votes have been Shakira Austin of Washington and Angel Reese of Chicago.
Recreation of the week
Crew Clark vs. Crew Collier, Saturday. The league’s All-Star Recreation will happen Saturday in Indianapolis and Clark will certainly need to placed on a present for her hometown followers.
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