Caitlin Clark SILENCES The Liberty With 7 NBA Range Threes!

In one of the most electrifying performances of her young career, Caitlin Clark cemented her status as one of basketball’s most dynamic shooters, pouring in seven stunning NBA-range three-pointers and stunning the New York Liberty on their home floor. The Indiana Fever rookie didn’t just play — she took over, silencing both critics and the excited Barclays Center crowd with a display of long-range shooting rarely seen in the WNBA.

A Show for the Ages

From the opening tip, Clark looked determined to make a statement. The Liberty, a perennial contender and last year’s WNBA runner-up, came into the game with the league’s best perimeter defense. But no adjustment could prepare them for Clark’s relentless deep shooting.

Clark’s barrage began late in the first quarter, when — with the shot clock winding down — she pulled up from several feet behind the arc, burying a three despite tight defense. The shot sent a clear message not just to the Liberty, but to the entire league: she was feeling it.

The Fever rode her hot hand, feeding Clark the ball well beyond the standard three-point line. Shot after shot, she continued to launch — and connect — from NBA range, each make seemingly more improbable than the last. By halftime, she had racked up 20 points, with five of her seven threes already finding the bottom of the net.

 

 

A Silenced Crowd, and Rising Anticipation

The typically raucous Liberty fans, used to watching their team dominate, could only watch in awe as Clark continued her onslaught. Every long-range make seemed to further quiet their cheers. By the fourth quarter, as the Liberty attempted a late-game rally, Clark struck twice more from deep in quick succession, all but sealing an unforgettable victory for the Fever.

“Every time she steps over half-court, you have to pick her up,” Fever Coach Christie Sides said after the game. “She changes the entire geometry of the court. What she did tonight was special — pure confidence.”

Team and Opponent Reaction

The Liberty players and coaches were quick to praise Clark’s performance. Veteran Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, herself known for deep threes, said, “That was elite shot-making. She was in a zone and we just didn’t have an answer.”

Fever teammate Aliyah Boston highlighted Clark’s relentless focus: “Caitlin has that flamethrower ability. When she gets going, all we can do is keep getting her open. It’s amazing to watch up close.”

A Performance for the Record Books

Clark’s 7 threes from NBA range are among the most ever in WNBA history in a single game and set a new benchmark for the Indiana Fever. Her 31 points (final stats) propelled the Fever to a surprise victory, with her shooting efficiency and fearlessness earning her Player of the Game honors.

Statistically, her average shot distance for the night far exceeded the WNBA’s standard three-point line. Analysts and fans alike compared the performance to some of the NBA’s best shooters, with social media dubbing her “the Steph Curry of the WNBA.”

Looking Forward

As the Fever celebrate a signature win and Clark’s profile continues to soar, one thing is certain — the rookie’s ability to electrify on the biggest stage is already changing how teams prepare and defend. If this game is any indication, Caitlin Clark’s NBA-range shooting isn’t just a fluke; it’s a problem every WNBA defense will have to solve.