Caitlin Clark DROPS 19 Points as Fever SURVIVE Christie Sides Coaching in WIN against Dream! WNBA

[Applause] it's hard to lose her as a Defender I like the play call you put the ball and runel [Applause] forides eight straight consecutive goals great catch by Tina Charles in the middle that's Cen Caitlyn Clark's Making Waves but is she drowning in bad coaching the fever's win against the dream raised more questions than it answered let's break down what's really happening on and off the court picture being on the court while a 15-point Advantage is dwindling your teammates are missing open shots and your coach is taking criticism Clark had to deal with that very thing how did she react at that point things start to get intriguing Caitlyn Clark had lofty goals when she joined the WNBA the Indiana Fever who have been floundering as of late welcomed the rookie sensation however Clark isn't your average rookie her abilities and will alone can change the course of a match making her a GameChanger but hear me out Clark's experience with the fever hasn't exactly been a Bed of Roses they just rode a 15-point advantage to victory over the dream that ought to be sufficient to cruise to Triumph wouldn't you agree totally incorrect that cozy cushion started to constrict as the fever began to falter I bet you're asking what's wrong with the fever right now the problem is multifaceted Clark's teammates were squand wering golden opportunities on both sides of the Court they failed miserably at striking even a Barnes wide side there is a lot of pressure on you to score when your teammates are unable to do so over there on the sideline for Coach [Applause] sides right now 12 in points 12 in assists and aiyah Alisha gray do not blame her it's frustrating but hold on a second the pressure is on fever Coast chrisy sides when your squad has trouble extending leads or winning games the spotlight is on the coach it's not easy for any coach much less one attempting to incorporate a prominent rookie into the starting lineup now consider this my name is Caitlyn Clark there's a lot of pressure on you to perform up to expectations yet your team is struggling do you have a job most inexperienced people would probably give up under such pressure Clark though she has a unique physique Clark defeated the dream with a score of 19 points despite facing all of these obstacles impressive is the right word to describe that the way she accomplished it is even more astounding shockingly Clark shot 60.4% from Beyond The Ark not only is that efficient it's elite in basketball terms contemplate it the lead is dwindling your teammates are having trouble making shots and the coach is taking a lot of heat the vast majority of players would resort to trying too hard and for forcing shots not Clark though by carefully selecting her targets and capitalizing on her chances she maintained her composure under intense scrutiny Clark proves with this effort that he is more than simply a promising rookie she has the ability to step up her performance just when her team needs it when things get tough it's not only about the points she earns but also how she scores them nevertheless Clark's influence extends far beyond her scoring she continued to locate her teammates with perfect passes even even when they weren't there she's not only seeking her own opportunity she's also striving to improve the lives of those around her it's unusual to observe such maturity in a newcomer it characterizes an authentic leader although Clark possesses indisputable Talent it is not sufficient to secure championships the fever are dealing with a classic dichotomy in sports a rookie Superstar on a floundering Squad of Phenom as the foundation for a contender the fever are attempting to address that million dooll issue you would assume that every night would be a cakewalk with a player like Caitlyn Clark on the team a single player can't carry a basketball team some major growing pains for this young Indiana Fever Club were laid bare in their latest game versus the dream assume a certain situation with 17,600 people having purchased tickets the arena was teaming with excitement a 15-point lead was quickly established lished by the fever as if they were going to see a blowout the fans got to their feet however a shift occurred afterwards in order to reveal weaknesses in the fever's defenses the dream began to chip away at that lead all of a sudden Clark's spectacular performance wasn't the only reason the other members of the squad came under scrutiny and the results weren't Pleasant the bench is the first thing to do basketball relies heavily on depth because your starters won't be able to play every minute your bench players must step up and make significant contributions however within this particular game on a Sunday morning the fever's bench was more peaceful than a library for starters very little alleviation and very little influence finally we have Lexi Hall it wasn't great for her Rhythm development to start the game on the bench her attacking game was non-existent when she did manage to earn playing time Hall was unable to find her shot which put even more pressure on Clark and the other starters to score however hold on a second things will only get worse one bright spot from early in the season Nelissa Smith appears to have hit a wall she had lost her knack for making baskets and stealing rebounds she has evolved into an opponent's worst nightmare in basketball someone they can't rely on to score now consider this playing her hard out Clark is dropping buckets and dimes hard to lose her with the defender I like the play call you put the ball and saying it's going to be her to stick up for the players in this manner wanting them to be able to keep the technicals off of themselves Charles getting Ryan Howard a wide open shot and however when she makes a welcoming gesture toward a teammate Clank whenever she needs an ally to help her get a rebound little insects observing a conductor leading an orchestra when half of the instruments are not in tune is akin to that however this is much more than just missed shots good basketball has a rhythm a flow in which all players contribute nevertheless the fever's current sheet music is in a state of disarray since nobody else can generate offense Clark's outstanding play will result in the ball being returned to her well if Clark's so good couldn't she just take over the game you might be asking there's more to it than that there had to be a Supporting Cast for even the best athletes in history it was Scotti Pippen who Michael Jordan had dwan Wade was with LeBron James it takes more than just one great player to win a basketball game the game is played on a team the bright side though is that Clark's presence is still having a significant impact the team's performance is improving thanks to her despite all these obstacles every game her leadership Court vision and scoring prowess are on full display where do the spectators stand no amount will satisfy them thanks to Clark the arena is rocking with an electric energy and a packed house one could assume that Indiana fever's wos would magically disappear with the addition of a rookie sensation like Caitlyn Clark imagine instead that the most formidable challenge lies off the field in the stands even though Clark has been putting up monster numbers speculation over the team's coaching position has been heating up it is time to discuss Christy sides she's in charge of the fever but her decisions haven't been successful as of late a number of critical inquiries are being voiced by fans why does the squad appear to fizzle out after halftime when they should be cruising past their opponents why aren't they seeing a fully charged race car stutter to a halt in the middle of the race is the closest thing to it you can see right through the fever's Talent eight straight consecutive goals great catch by Tina Charles in the middle that's assistant Jess Miller trying to hold her back make sure she doesn't get tossed Clark sitting it up the floor as Tina Charles the Atlanta Dream is the team Clark is kening around with buckets and dimes as if it were no big deal things get confusing though because Talent requires Guidance the fever should be more competitive with their current roster according to critics as a matter of fact they're seeing leads evaporate like ice cream on a scorching summer day now things start to become interesting when the fever show up it's usually to take on formidable foes they will appear to be unstoppable as they go into a dominant performance but when halftime comes around the whole Squad acts as if someone pressed the snooze button a loss of enthusiasm a waning concentration and that cozy lead vanishes in the blink of an eye I know what you're thinking shouldn't the coach be the one to motivate and Inspire the team people are talking about that because of it a lot of people are starting to worry that sides isn't adjusting correctly when it counts all the fixings for a five-star dinner are in her pantry but she can't even turn the stove top on this coaching mystery isn't over yet though it's about strategy as much as it is about motivation many are perplexed as to why Clark isn't taking a more active role in the offense when it matters most you have a player who is magical with the ball yet she may as well not be the center of attention at times in light of these difficulties what what is a rookie Superstar to do here is where the real worth of Clark becomes apparent she's figuring out how to adapt and contribute despite the coaching setbacks it's as if you were to observe a chess Grandmaster playing on an unstable board she's adapting her strategy to the current scenario rather than allowing it to dictate her play here Clark's potential as a leader shines through that's not all she's doing she's also leading by example when morale drops she's the one that tries to to get everyone on the same page again when things don't work out as planned she makes opportunities appear out of nowhere this kind of resilience is inate and cannot be acquired via training but the real question is how much longer can Clark maintain this a strong system is essential for any player's success regardless of their talent or determination you need the proper conditions to blossom into your greatest potential just like a prize-winning rose planted in Stony soil some difficult decisions are ahead for the fever's front office they must ensure that they do not miss out on this chance now that they have struck it rich with Clark it's about laying the groundwork for success in the future not just this season that necessitates a comprehensive evaluation of the coaching staff as well as the rest of the squad