Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark recently shared her admiration for A’ja Wilson ahead of their upcoming game on Wednesday night. Wilson, playing for the Las Vegas Aces, is in the running to secure her second straight MVP title. Clark, who has been a driving force behind the Fever’s recent success—winning eight of their last ten games since returning from the Olympic break with four games left—has also been on a hot streak. Both Clark and Wilson were named Player of the Month in their respective conferences, with Clark earning consecutive Player of the Week honors as well.
While Wilson is the clear MVP favorite, Clark is leading the race for Rookie of the Year. Their standout performances are helping elevate the game. On Tuesday, Clark praised Wilson’s talents, saying, “She’s pretty incredible. You watch her, and she’s unguardable… everyone in the league knows you can’t guard her, and you just have to accept what she’s going to do every night and try to contain it as best as you can.”
Caitlin Clark on A’ja Wilson’s numbers this season: “she’s pretty incredible. You watch her and it’s just unguardable… everybody in the league knows you can’t guard it, you basically live with what she’s going to do to you every single night. You contain it as best you can.” pic.twitter.com/qwPI74lBCo
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The Indiana Fever (19-17) are set to host the Las Vegas Aces (22-13) on Wednesday night as both teams gear up for the playoffs. A’ja Wilson has been unstoppable this season, posting an impressive 27.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.9 steals per game, cementing her status as the league’s top two-way player. Caitlin Clark, handling immense pressure since being drafted, has also shined with 19.2 points, 8.5 assists (leading the WNBA), 5.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. Both players, likely All-WNBA selections, promise to headline an exciting showdown. With Clark and Wilson on the court, this matchup is sure to be must-watch action.
