Fans Loved Caitlin Clark’s Classy Move In Final Seconds of Fever’s Win Over Mercury

Andy Nesbitt | Aug 19, 2024

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts after shooting a 3-pointer Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. / Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

Caitlin Clark's first game back from the WNBA's Olympic break was a big one, as she put up 29 points and 10 assists in the Fever's 98-89 victory over Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury on Friday.

Clark's 29 points fell just one short of her career high. The No. 1 pick in last April's WNBA draft actually had a chance to break that in the final seconds but instead of trying to get off a shot, she casually let the shot clock run out and handed the ball to the referee, and took the turnover since the game was basically over.

Here's how that played out:

Caitlin Clark 1 point away from a 30 and 10 game decides to not stat pad and take the 24 second violation pic.twitter.com/GnGseme4ZS

— Magic Bronson (@MagicsBurner) August 17, 2024

Fans loved that move from Clark, as she easily could have attempted to launch a shot and try to top her career high.

This is why I so respect Caitlin Clark shes classy. #FeverRising https://t.co/v4Zp3aKJEe

— James Scott #TeamOrca (@LongerTables) August 17, 2024

Very demure. Very mindful. https://t.co/mP8BdXFPgR

— N I K K Y ♡ (@Ayo_Nikky) August 17, 2024

And that’s how it should be done.

Class from the WNBA rookie of the year and probable first-team selection. 👏🏻 https://t.co/SPoUdSWytH

— Jeremy Pond (@JeremyPond) August 17, 2024

notice how she took a turnover instead of trying to break her career high as the game was winding down? very demure, very mindful, very considerate https://t.co/XGpAWAsQD2

— kb (@snackieshauna) August 17, 2024

Bookmark this for if you *ever* hear anyone mention stat padding again in reference to Caitlin Clark.

1 point away from her career high.
2 points from 100.

This is her. pic.twitter.com/a7K65tvgZq

— Jess (@FeverBandwagon) August 17, 2024