What happened: Clark is averaging 22.6 points per game, third in the WNBA, while adding 108 made 3-pointers, fourth most in the league. She is the only player ranked in the top three in both scoring and assists this season.
Why it matters: For Caitlin Clark, that mix of shot volume and primary-creator work keeps her squarely in the MVP debate as the postseason opens. A guard who can pair elite scoring with the league's top assist average is rare, and the record number of 25-and-10 games sharpens the historical case.
By the numbers: Clark's 22.6 points plus a minimum 17.0 points created from 8.5 assists translates to at least 39.6 points of offense generated per game before any extra value from assisted 3-pointers. Her 108 made 3s add another top-four volume mark to a profile that spans scoring, playmaking and perimeter shooting.
What to watch: The next checkpoints are MVP voting and whether Clark's production carries unchanged into the playoffs. Another high-usage scoring night with double-digit assists would add to a season already stacked with 25-and-10 benchmarks.