A deep three-pointer steals the spotlight
A deep shot from Caitlin Clark quickly became one of the standout moments from the Indiana Fever’s matchup against the Chicago Sky. With the national broadcast capturing the action, Clark delivered a long-range three that added another memorable moment to an already eventful game.
But the 35-foot basket was only part of what made the night notable. Here’s a closer look at the play, the broadcast reaction, and what unfolded afterward.
NBC carried the nationally televised matchup
The Fever-Sky matchup was part of NBC Sports’ Sunday Night Basketball schedule on Aug. 23. It marked the second WNBA regular-season Sunday game shown in primetime on a broadcast network during the 2026 season.
NBC’s announced crew featured Zora Stephenson on play-by-play, Sarah Kustok as analyst and Ashley ShahAhmadi as courtside reporter. The game aired nationally on NBC and streamed on Peacock, with Clark making a 35-foot 3-pointer during the third quarter.
Clark was already rolling before the deep shot
Clark entered the third quarter having scored 18 points with three made three-pointers and six assists. She then added another three during the period before launching the 35-foot shot that became her sixth long-range connection.
By the end of the third quarter, Clark had 29 points and eight assists while Indiana held an 83-77 lead. The sequence showed how quickly her scoring total increased as the Fever moved through the second half.
The shot came from well beyond the WNBA line
The WNBA three-point line is 22 feet, 1¾ inches from the basket, making Clark’s 35-foot attempt roughly 13 feet beyond the league line. The distance placed the shot considerably farther back than a standard three-point attempt.
Clark has regularly attempted threes from extended range throughout her professional career. CBS Sports previously documented her willingness to shoot from 30-plus feet, including 16 attempts from that distance during an earlier portion of the 2025 season.
The deep three was Clark’s sixth of the game
The 35-foot basket was not Clark’s first long-range success against Chicago. It was her sixth made 3-pointer of the night as she continued building a career-best shooting performance.
Clark eventually finished the game with 8 made 3-pointers on 12 attempts from beyond the arc. Her 66.7% 3-point accuracy helped produce 37 points, which was the highest scoring total of her WNBA career at that point.
The broadcast spotlight followed a career night
The NBC broadcast showed Clark’s deep shooting during a game in which she continued adding to her scoring total. The WNBA’s official coverage highlighted Clark’s career-high 8 3-pointers and 37-point performance from the matchup.
Clark finished the night with 37 points, 10 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal in 32 minutes. Her 8 made 3-pointers established a new career high and became a major part of Indiana’s offensive production.
Indiana was building a record from three-point range
Clark’s 6 threes through three quarters contributed to an unusually productive night from beyond the arc for Indiana. The Fever entered the fourth quarter with 13 team 3-pointers, while Chicago had made 4.
Indiana ultimately finished with 18 made 3-pointers, setting a franchise record for 3-pointers in a game. Clark accounted for 8 of those makes, while Kelsey Mitchell added 6 as Indiana pulled away from Chicago.
Interesting fact: The WNBA had 3.15 million total fans attend games in 2025, a 33% increase from the previous year and the league’s highest attendance ever at the time.
Clark’s scoring continued after the 35-footer
The 35-foot basket did not mark the end of Clark’s scoring burst against Chicago. She continued shooting successfully in the fourth quarter, adding 2 more 3-pointers to reach 8 made 3-pointers for the game.
Clark also continued creating opportunities for teammates, finishing with 10 assists. Her combined scoring and playmaking helped Indiana close the game strongly after Chicago held a 51-50 halftime lead.
Interesting fact: The WNBA set a new regular-season attendance record in 2026 when 20,996 fans watched Toronto play Dallas at Montreal’s Bell Centre.
The Fever finished with a 113-90 victory
Indiana defeated Chicago 113-90 after entering the fourth quarter with a 6-point advantage. The Fever outscored the Sky 30-13 during the final period, turning a competitive game into a 23-point victory.
Clark led all scorers with 37 points, while Mitchell contributed 30 points. Together, the two Indiana guards scored 67 points, accounting for more than half of the Fever’s final total.
The eight threes set Clark’s career high
Clark’s 8 made 3-pointers established a new career high for 3-pointers in a WNBA game. She finished 8-for-12 from outside while shooting 13-for-24 overall and 3-for-4 at the free-throw line.
Her 37 points also came with 10 assists, giving her another game with at least 30 points and 10 assists. It was the fifth such game of her WNBA career, according to postgame statistical coverage.
The performance came after two losses
Indiana entered Chicago after losing 2 consecutive games, including a 109-102 road loss to the New York Liberty on Saturday. The Fever were also completing a demanding stretch that included 3 games in 4 nights.
The victory over Chicago ended that stretch with a 3-2 road trip record. Clark’s 37-point performance provided Indiana with its highest individual scoring output of the game as the Fever returned to the win column.
Clark discussed the performance after the game
Following the final buzzer, Clark spoke with NBC Sports courtside reporter Ashley ShahAhmadi about her performance. Clark said she had told coach Stephanie White before the game that it was going to be “one of those nights.”
Her prediction was followed by a career-best 8 3-pointers and 37 points. The postgame interview gave NBC viewers Clark’s own explanation of how she felt heading into the game.
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The 35-footer became part of a record night
The 35-foot 3-pointer was one moment within Clark’s larger statistical performance against Chicago. It came during a third quarter in which she reached 29 points before finishing with 37 points, 8 made 3-pointers and 10 assists.
The Fever also established a franchise record with 18 made 3-pointers in the 113-90 victory. NBC’s national broadcast and the WNBA’s official video coverage highlighted Clark’s career-high 8 3-pointers and 37-point performance as major parts of the matchup.
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