grabbing it and today at shooter around at one point she left the floor because her left anle it's hard to lose her is a Defender I like the play call you put the ball and R this third [Music] quarter behind the backat Clark that's pretty think you've seen a rookie takeover Caitlyn Clark just rewrote the Playbook on how to handle trash talk when djy Carrington tried to quiet the crowd Clark's response wasn't just a comeback it was a statement let's break down how she turned a taunt into a Triumph before we move on I'd like to ask you a small favor if you appreciate this content please take a second to like this video And subscribe to the channel over 98% of you watch the videos without subscribing it cost you nothing but it makes a huge difference to us so did you click the Subscribe button great thank you so much now back to the video this was only the beginning of Clark's return however her performance plummeted thereafter in the span of a single evening how did she transform from a hero to a zero the response will Astound you after that Swift retribution you'd think Caitlyn Clark had it covered wouldn't you totally incorrect this rookie sensation was about to confront her greatest obstacle to date herself even Clark's trademark three-point shot which had been sizzling to begin with slowed to a crawl there was no sign of it real problems existed for Clark outside the ark you could sense her growing annoyance as she was unable to purchase even a bucket from downtown but Clark proved she is more than just another rookie at this point in a lot of pain after going down right now 12 in points 12 in assists and alah Alisha gr grabbing it and today at shooter around at one point she left the floor because her left an she shifted her strategy away from trying to force those threes like a woman possessed Clark began driving to the basket with Grace and force she finished at The Rim after navigating Defenders it was as if a completely new player suddenly appeared in the midst of the game Clark was crafting her own Playbook not only adapting however the record of three points remained in the distance with Clark Drawing Near the question remained could she overcome her chilly streak and Achieve history a knife might pierce the palpable tension in the arena as soon as Clark made contact with the ball the crowd became silent can we call this a shot suddenly it transpired as time ran out and the outcome of the game was hanging in the balance Clark came charging back from behind it seemed like forever as the ball lingered in midair swish net nothing the audience went wild with nine games remaining in the season Clark had just shattered the record for most three-pointers made by a WNBA rookie but hold on a second it wasn't your average record thanks to her outstanding performance Clark was in a class by herself with her 500 points 250 assists and 75 three-pointers in just one season she made WNBA history just think about that for a while the allstars and the legendary alike had never attempted anything like this it was accomplished by Clark while he was still a rookie consider the stress all the anticipations she is being closely observed by the entire league Clark exceeded all expectations she broke them she transformed her greatest vulnerability into her greatest Triumph that evening it was more than just a decent game this wasn't merely an unprecedented feat Clark was basically telling the whole WNBA that she's not going anywhere this woman is here to rule and this is only the beginning championship teams change but great players change unexpectedly the fever have just released a hidden weapon is there any way this performance might change the trajectory of their playoff hopes a different player was subtly making noise while the world watched Caitlyn Clark break records now meet Lexi Hull the game-changing unexpected hero some were surprised to see Hull start in the starting lineup were they acting out of desperation or genius the second option turned out to be correct Hull wasn't merely present she was actively engaged now let's discuss Matt Hull scored 17 points grabbed eight boards and made four of six explosive three-pointers that's revolutionary not merely good the worst part though is that this wasn't an isolated incident this is the moment that Hull has has been working toward do you recall her recent game-winning eruption of 22 points it was only a practice run on this occasion she not only scored but she also controlled the game in every way the question what does this mean for Caitlyn Clark maybe on your mind here we go it's easy Clark feels relieved by Hull's breakthrough performance it's as if an undisclosed weapon were suddenly unveiled Hull is now a legitimate threat thus Clark can't be the only target of an opponent's attention it takes more than one player to step up the focus is on the Indiana Fever demonstrating their depth they pose more than just a single threat they work together as a formidable team and that is the secret ingredient for exceptional team contemplated everyone else is able to use the floor when Hull drains threes and grabs boards additional space is made available to Clark as a whole the offensive becomes more fluid all of a sudden the fever appeared to be an entirely different Squad however the defensive end must not be overlooked Hull is a Lockdown Defender in addition to being a scorer someone said Lexi Hall is a good Defender and she can knock down threes and she proved it that kind of versatile Talent has the potential to turn a team's season around is this sustainable Les you may be asking at this point it's a question worth a million dollar but here's the thing Hull has already proven her abilities regardless of whether she doesn't score this many every game just that fact alone Alters the way teams must train for the fever this isn't a one game performance the topic at at hand is the fever's playoff drive as soon as Hull established himself as a solid Choice the team's potential skyrocketed they appeared to be more than just a playoff Contender they are now a legitimate threat to make a splash in the postseason suddenly it went from being a source of ridicule to a serious Danger All Eyes in the WNBA are on the fever's makeover however the question that really matters is what happened to turn a one8 starting Squad become the League's most intriguing under dog it's hard to lose her as a Defender but I like the play call you put the ball and R well that is the last thing that anybody wants to see eight straight consecutive goals great catch by Tina Charles in the middle that's SE there is more to this narrative than simply one rookie sensation Caitlyn Clark despite what you might assume the entire league is taking a look at the Indiana Fever after their astonishing turnaround turn the clock back a little you may recall that The Fever had a disastrous 108 record in their first season a lot of people were getting ready to write off the season including fans and critics it seems that Indiana would spend another year cooped up in the basement wait a second today the fever are enjoying a comfortable 15 to6 record Yep they're only three victories behind the champion Las Vegas Aces wow what a transformation thus what transpired IR D how did the fever transform into a playoff Contender after being the League's joke team an important development is the rise of their big four Caitlyn Clark isn't the only one who does heroic deeds in this Cinderella tale as you are fully aware there was much more to come than Lexi Hall's spectacular performance a foresome of fever players has emerged and is dominating the competition for the sake of argument let's mention Kelsey Mitchell she dropped 23 points like they weren't even a problem this woman was smoking night after night she demonstrates to the newcomers how it's done providing the seasoned presence that this young Squad needs but hold on a second Leah Boston nearly had a triple double with 10 points eight assists and six rebounds she really came through in a major way Charles getting Ryan Howard a wide open shot andk sitting it up the floor as Tina Charles the Atlanta Dream is the team in this third [Music] quarter behind the backat Clark that's pretty the dynamics of a squad can be altered by an all-around game like that a plethora of different offensive opportunities present themselves when your big man can pass like a point guard how did these four players suddenly click is a natural question to ask that's chemistry not magic After figuring out how to play to each other's strengths and compensate for their shortcomings the fever have matured into a cohesive unit the process is similar to seeing a jigsaw piece fit together as you watch however natural ability is not the only Factor a few of astute tactical shifts have also occurred with the fever their ball movement has improved and they are capitalizing on mismatches across the court by playing to their strengths played at an entirely different level it's like taking basketball 101 obviously not everything has gone swimmingly particularly in regards to player rotation several supporters have expressed disapproval of the coaching choices as the team's performance declines it's inevitable that everyone becomes an armchair coach results however are more important than complaints and things are looking okay thus far contemplate it this club has gone from being last in the league to practically begging to be considered for the playoffs now they're doing more than just competing they're terrifying the best in the league the real kicker though is that The Fever is reaching its height at the perfect moment they are finally finding their form as the playoffs approach a lot of teams that were thinking Indiana would be simple to be are now marking their calendars for those matches those early season naysayers must be going through a tough time mentally before jumping on the fever bandwagon those same individuals were prepared to write them off