The Exchange Between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers Prior to Game Speaks Volumes originally appeared on a sports website.
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers finally shared the same court on Sunday when the Indiana Fever played the Dallas Wings in an eagerly awaited game. It was the first time these two outstanding young WNBA players had faced each other at the professional level.
In the end, Clark and the Fever emerged victorious with a convincing 102-83 win, improving their record to 11-10 for the season. Clark achieved a double-double with 14 points and 13 assists, along with three rebounds, five steals, one block, and two three-pointers. This was her third game back since recovering from a two-week injury.
The cameras captured a short interaction between Clark and Bueckers just before the game started. They exchanged greetings before what turned out to be a significant first meeting for them in the WNBA.
Clark and Bueckers’ pregame handshake was quick and friendly. It’s not clear if they spoke to each other, but the moment clearly shows how focused both stars were before their much-anticipated game. They both looked serious and ready to compete.
Bueckers also performed well, scoring a game-high 21 points on 9-of-15 shooting, with four rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two three-pointers in 33 minutes of play. However, it wasn’t enough, as the Wings suffered another significant loss, bringing their season record to 6-16.
Clark stated before the game that there is no hostility between her and Bueckers, saying they’ve “always been friends.” Bueckers mentioned after the game that it’s always “fun” to compete against Clark on the court.
Regardless, Sunday’s game was just the beginning of what is expected to be a long and exciting WNBA rivalry between these two players.
This story was originally reported by a sports website on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
