Caitlin Clark has showcased her exceptional playmaking abilities throughout her basketball career. In Saturday's game, the Iowa alum contributed 20 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and four blocks.

With Indiana looking to start strong after a long offseason, Clark stepped onto the stage dressed like someone ready to carry a franchise. The Fever haven’t played a competitive game since September 25, and Saturday’s clash with Chicago kicks off what’s expected to be one of the most talked-about rivalries in the league.

Then Caitlin Clark followed, with fans showering the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year with a cheer eight months in the making, since the Fever’s last game of 2024. Advertisement A revamped Fever team began its most-anticipated season in franchise history minutes later against the Chicago Sky.