Caitlin Clark Shines in First Pro Matchup Against Paige Bueckers as Indiana Fever Dominate Dallas Wings

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Caitlin Clark Shines in First Pro Matchup Against Paige Bueckers as Indiana Fever Dominate Dallas Wings

Published: July 14, 2025 | By: The Light of Hope
Tags: Caitlin Clark vs Paige Bueckers, WNBA 2025 Highlights, Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings, Women’s Basketball Stars, WNBA Game Recap

🔥 First Pro Battle Between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers Ends in Fever's Blowout Victory

In a highly anticipated WNBA 2025 showdown, Caitlin Clark made her mark in her first professional matchup against Paige Bueckers, as the Indiana Fever delivered a commanding 102-83 win over the Dallas Wings on July 13 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The former college rivals — and No. 1 overall draft picks of 2024 and 2025 respectively — went head-to-head for the first time at the professional level, and it was Clark and the Fever who emerged victorious thanks to a historic second quarter.

📊 Game Recap: Fever Surge in Second Quarter

After a tightly contested first quarter, the Fever exploded for 36 points in the second, outscoring the Wings 36-15 and building a 22-point lead at halftime. That surge proved decisive as Indiana never looked back.

Caitlin Clark finished with an all-around performance: 14 points, 13 assists, 5 steals, and 1 block.
Paige Bueckers led all scorers with 21 points on efficient shooting, showcasing her offensive talent in her debut game against Clark.

⚡ Full Stats Breakdown

Indiana Fever Leaders:

Kelsey Mitchell: 20 points
Natasha Howard: 18 points
Aliyah Boston: 17 points
Sophie Cunningham: 13 points
Caitlin Clark: 14 pts | 13 ast | 5 stl

Dallas Wings Leaders:

Paige Bueckers: 21 points
Li Yueru: 16 points
JJ Quinerly: 13 points
Aziaha James: 11 points

🏆 Team Performance Update

With this win, the Indiana Fever improve their season record to 11-10, while the Dallas Wings continue to struggle, falling to 6-16.

This matchup marked a turning point for Clark after missing the June 27 game due to a left groin injury, which postponed the original debut duel between her and Bueckers.

🕒 Key Moments by Quarters

Q1: Fever edge Wings 28-27; both teams shoot over 50%
Q2: Fever dominate with 36-15 quarter, take 64-42 lead
Q3: Wings respond but trail 84-63
Q4: Fever seal the deal for 102-83 win

📺 How to Watch Future Fever Games

Next Game: Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream
Date & Time: Sunday, 1:00 PM ET
TV: ABC / ESPN
Streaming: ESPN+, FuboTV (Free Trial Available)

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📝 Final Thoughts

This electrifying clash between two of women’s basketball’s brightest stars lived up to the hype, and it’s only the beginning. As Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers continue their WNBA journeys, fans can expect more epic battles in the future.

🔥 Stay tuned for more WNBA highlights, analysis, and player showdowns right here.

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