Indiana Fever (DR)

If this Tuesday evening was mainly marked by the meeting between the Nuggets and the Timberwolves, an anthology series in the NBA, the debut of Caitlin Clark was also followed. Unfortunately, she broke a record for nullity, about which she spoke honestly.

Unfortunately for her, her big debut took place at the same time as the most exciting series of the NBA playoffs, namely the one between the Nuggets and the Timberwolves.

So what should have been a huge moment for women’s basketball and Caitlin Clark was not as followed as the league should have hoped.

In any case, those who were in front of their screen were quickly able to see that everything that was said at the dawn of the season is true: her opponents will do everything to destroy her and make her understand that she is now playing in the league. big ones.

It’s quite simple, never has a rookie found himself targeted by so many two or three takes in his first match.

First match and first record for Caitlin Clark

Struggling with his shooting (5/14 overall and 4/11 behind the arc), the Fever superstar still finished the game with 20 points and 3 assists, but also and above all with the record for the greatest number of balls lost in a game in WNBA history.

At a press conference, she spoke on this subject.

I think I was disturbed by the physical side of the game and I did things that weren’t like me at all. I took steps, I dribbled on my foot, I missed simple passes on throw-ins…

I think I need to be more precise. Collectively we lost 25 balls, it would have been impressive to win in these conditions.

Expected to be a revolutionary player, Caitlin Clark was in great difficulty making her debut in the professional world. But rest assured, her statistics resemble those of Michael Jordan for his first game in the NBA.

The latter had to be content with 16 points and 7 assists at 31% shooting success. She’s on target.

From this response, it’s pretty obvious that Caitlin Clark was nervous entering the field on Tuesday and that it may take time for her to adapt to this new style of play and the pressure that will put her surrounded…