Caitlin Clark's historic 45-point, 10-assist performance versus the Seattle Storm became a huge talking point in the WNBA world. She became the first player in league history to record such numbers in a single game and led the Indiana Fever to a 110-107 win.
The former No. 1 pick revealed during the postgame press conference that she felt it was going to be her night even before tipoff.
She added that not all games would match Friday's performance. However, she believes she achieved it because she has faith in herself.
"I feel like some nights you have it and even before the ball tips, and I felt like it was going to be one of those for me," Clark said.
"... I feel like you just have to believe you're going to have those types of nights, and you have to visualize having those types of nights. And I feel like that's what I did.
"And it's not always going to go your way. Sometimes there's going to be a stretch where the ball's not going through the rim, and you can't get discouraged. And I know all the time in the work that I put in, and people believe in me."
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The three-time All-Star also recorded six three-pointers, two rebounds, four steals and two blocks. She shot 11-of-18 from the field and 17-of-19 from the free-throw line.
Kelsey Mitchell supported her with 30 points, and Monique Billings contributed 16 points and five rebounds. Dominique Malonga spearheaded Seattle's attack with 28 points and 14 rebounds.
Clark and Co. will play the second night of their back-to-back set against the New York Liberty on Saturday. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
