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Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA rookie single-season scoring record in the most Caitlin Clark way possible

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 15: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever takes a shot during the first half against the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 15, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 15: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever takes a shot during the first half against the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 15, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA rookie single-season scoring record Sunday on a 3-point shot because, of course, she did. Did you expect anything else?

We all knew it was coming. After breaking the WNBA single-season assist record just days ago on a relatively routine (and somewhat calm for her) play, it doesn't surprise me one bit that Caitlin heaved a silky 3-pointer for a new record.

During a thriller with the Wings, Caitlin brought the ball up the floor in the third quarter, trying to evade some defensive pressure from Dallas. She managed to create just enough space for a shot and SWISSSH. BOOOM. BANGGGG. Down went Seimone Augustus' record, which has stood for 18 years.

Caitlin also finished the night with a win and a new career-high — 35 points — which was spectacuarly on-brand.

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