Diana Taurasi earned criticism from sports activities followers earlier than the beginning of the 2024 WNBA season when she warned Caitlin Clark that “actuality” was coming.
After Clark sparked the Indiana Fever’s comeback victory towards the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, Taurasi had nothing however reward for the rookie sharpshooter who practically had a triple-double of their matchup.
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Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Indiana Fever, and Diana Taurasi, #3 of the Phoenix Mercury, smile in the course of the recreation on June 30, 2024 at Footprint Heart in Phoenix. (Kate Frese/NBAE by way of Getty Pictures)
“It is superb what Caitlin’s been capable of do in her brief profession thus far,” Taurasi instructed reporters by way of ESPN. “The one factor that I actually love about her, she loves the sport. You may inform she’s put the work in. … It has been a number of stress, a number of issues thrown at her, and she or he retains exhibiting up and retains getting higher each single recreation.
“So, her future is tremendous brilliant, and being a veteran and being on this league for a protracted, very long time, it’s fairly cool to see that and go into the longer term.”
The ESPN broadcast confirmed Clark and Taurasi speaking on the court docket a number of instances. Clark known as Taurasi her childhood idol.
Diana Taurasi, #3 of the Phoenix Mercury, appears to be like on in the course of the recreation towards the Indiana Fever on June 30, 2024 at Footprint Heart in Phoenix. (Kate Frese/NBAE by way of Getty Pictures)
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“I’m simply joyful we gained,” Clark instructed ESPN’s Christine Williamson. “It was cool to play towards [Taurasi], and clearly a extremely nice recreation. This crowd was completely unbelievable.”
Clark completed with 15 factors, 12 assists and 9 rebounds within the win. Her 3-pointer with 5:48 left within the third quarter lower the deficit to 5 factors. The help to Kristy Wallace saved the Mercury’s lead at 5.
Kelsey Mitchell additionally gave Indiana a much-needed increase. Mitchell’s jumper to take the lead with 36 seconds left proved to be the distinction maker. She completed with 16 factors.
Guard Diana Taurasi, #3 of the Phoenix Mercury, drives towards guard Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Indiana Fever, in the course of the fourth quarter at Footprint Heart on June 30, 2024 in Phoenix. (Chris Coduto/Getty Pictures)
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Aliyah Boston led the Fever with 17 factors. She had eight rebounds and 4 assists as nicely.
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