If you blinked Friday night, you might have missed it. Just seconds into the game, Caitlin Clark, theIndiana Fever’s new darling, dished out her 100th assist of the season.

This isn’t just any feat; it’s a milestone that ties her with the legendary Sue Bird as the third-fastest player in WNBA history to hit the century mark in assists. Seventeen games in, and she’s already rubbing shoulders with the greats.

Clark’s wizardry was on full display as the Fever took down the Atlanta Dream 91-79 at State Farm Arena, marking their fourth consecutive win. It’s a renaissance for the Fever, who haven’t enjoyed such a streak since 2015. The Fever, now standing at 7-10, are riding high, having clinched six wins in their last eight outings. And at the heart of it all? Caitlin Clark.

Friday night, the Fever had 24 assists on 37 made field goals, with Clark being the orchestrator of many of those plays. Her first assist, a no-look pass to Kelsey Mitchell for an easy layup, set the tone. The Fever also dominated the boards, outrebounding the Dream 35-30.

Caitlin Clark: From scoring leader to assist machine

Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, has been showcasing that her passing skills are just as elite as her scoring. She’s known for her logo 3-point shots and smooth baskets, but her court vision is something to behold. It’s the kind of vision that’s been drawing comparisons to the best in the game.

But with great vision comes great risk. Clark is a maestro of the behind-the-back, no-look, and cross-court passes – the kind of plays that make you hold your breath. These high-risk, high-reward moves have also led to a league-high 88 turnovers, averaging 5.5 per game. It’s the price of brilliance, and it’s been a learning curve for both Clark and her teammates.

Despite the turnovers, Clark is learning, and so are her teammates. The chemistry is building, and the turnovers are starting to drop. Friday’s game saw her finish with seven turnovers – not ideal, but balanced with seven assists. It’s all part of the growing pains of a team on the rise and a rookie finding her groove.

So here we are, witnessing the emergence of Caitlin Clark, not just as a scorer but as a playmaker. The Fever are buzzing, the wins are piling up, and Clark is at the center of it all. She’s dishing out assists at a near record pace, making history, and turning heads. And if she keeps this up, she’ll be doing more than tying records – she’ll be setting them.