Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark leads the WNBA in assists per game after finishing with 28 points, six rebounds, and 14 assists in a 103-85 victory over the Toronto Tempo, according to Athlon Sports. The performance pushed her season average to 8.5 assists per contest, securing the top spot on the league leaderboard with three regular-season games remaining.
WNBA Assists Leaderboard Shakeup
According to Athlon Sports reporting, Clark’s latest outing moved her past Alyssa Thomas, who now sits in second place with a season average of 8.4 assists per game. The race at the top of the playmaker rankings features tight margins across the league.
Atlanta Dream’s Jordin Canada holds the third position with 7.2 assists per game, while Las Vegas Aces guards Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young round out the top five at 6.8 and 6.6 assists per contest, respectively, as reported by Athlon Sports.
Did You Know?
Caitlin Clark secured the WNBA assists title during her rookie season and is currently in position to capture her second league assists crown with just three games left on the schedule, according to Athlon Sports.
Historic Scoring and Playmaking Milestones
Clark extended a league record during Friday’s matchup by recording her 10th game of the season with at least 25 points and 10 assists, which stands as the most in a single WNBA season, according to Athlon Sports data. Her elite court vision has powered the Fever to a 27-14 record, placing the team fifth in the overall standings.
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Teammate Kelsey Mitchell has joined Clark in setting offensive milestones. According to Athlon Sports, the three-time All-Star and Mitchell have combined for 20 games with 20-plus points each, setting a new benchmark for the most such games by a duo in a single WNBA season.
Upcoming Regular-Season Schedule
The Fever return to action on Sunday to host the Washington Mystics, according to Athlon Sports. Indiana remains at home two days later to face the Minnesota Lynx before concluding the regular-season schedule on Thursday at the Target Center in another matchup against the Lynx.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Caitlin Clark rank in WNBA assists?
According to Athlon Sports, Caitlin Clark leads the WNBA with 8.5 assists per game.
Who did Caitlin Clark pass for the assists lead?
Clark overtook Alyssa Thomas, who currently ranks second in the league with 8.4 assists per game, according to Athlon Sports.
How many games does Caitlin Clark have with 25 points and 10 assists?
Clark has recorded 10 games with at least 25 points and 10 assists this season, extending her WNBA single-season record, according to Athlon Sports.
What is the Indiana Fever’s record?
According to Athlon Sports, the Fever hold a 27-14 record and sit fifth in the WNBA standings.
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