Caitlin Clark vs Paige Bueckers: First WNBA Showdown Between Two Rising Stars – Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings Live Updates Women’s basketball rising stars

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Caitlin Clark vs Paige Bueckers: First WNBA Showdown Between Two Rising Stars – Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings Live Updates

Published: July 13, 2025 | By Women's Basketball Insider

The basketball world is buzzing as Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, two of the brightest young stars in the WNBA, faced off for the first time as professionals. The highly anticipated matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings is not just another regular-season game — it's a defining moment for the future of women's basketball.

Both Clark and Bueckers have a rich history, having played together on the USA Basketball youth national team and battled in college while representing Iowa and UConn respectively. However, Sunday, July 13, 2025, marked their first-ever WNBA clash on the professional stage at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

🏀 Game Overview: Fever vs Wings Live

Matchup: Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
Broadcast: ABC (National), ESPN+ & Fubo (Live Stream)

⭐ First Professional Battle: Clark vs Bueckers

Coming into the game, Paige Bueckers has been averaging 18.1 points (10th in WNBA), 4.1 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game through 16 matches. Caitlin Clark, meanwhile, is posting 16.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 8.6 assists — the second-highest assist average in the league.

Clark missed the previous matchup between the teams on June 27 due to a left groin injury. Despite her absence, Indiana managed to defeat Dallas 94-86, with Bueckers scoring 27 points in front of a record-breaking crowd of 20,409 fans at the American Airlines Center. That game drew over 1.14 million viewers, making it one of the most-watched regular-season games in WNBA history.

⏱ Live Game Updates

🔹 End of 1st Quarter:

Indiana Fever 28 – Dallas Wings 27

Both teams came out firing, each shooting over 50% from the field. A putback from Makayla Timpson gave the Fever a slim lead.

Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 9 points
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers had 7 points each

🔹 First Timeout:

Dallas Wings 16 – Indiana Fever 14

Early in the game, Bueckers drained a 3-pointer and picked up 5 quick points. Clark responded with a game-high 7 points before the first official timeout.

📺 How to Watch Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings

Time: 1:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ABC / ESPN
Streaming Services: ESPN+, FuboTV (free trial available)
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis

🏆 Why This Game Matters

This showdown between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers is more than just a game — it's a clash of generational talents and a preview of what the future of the WNBA looks like.

With Clark’s elite court vision and playmaking and Bueckers’ scoring prowess and poise, this rivalry could define the league for years to come. Both were No. 1 overall picks in back-to-back WNBA drafts (2024 and 2025), and this meeting only amplifies their individual legacies and the rising popularity of women’s basketball.

📝 Final Thoughts

Whether you're a longtime fan of the WNBA or just tuning in because of the hype, this Fever vs Wings battle showcases the best of the league's young talent. With Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers both healthy and on the court, every possession feels like a glimpse into basketball’s future.

Stay tuned for more updates and post-game analysis.

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