Caitlin Clark's creation gives her the MVP edge over Kelsey Mitchell

Olivia Miles set the WNBA rookie record with eight 3-pointers in a game this season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 241 min read

The WNBA has never seen anything like Caitlin Clark. Olivia Miles is the WNBA Rookie of the Year. Kelsey Mitchell is t Via @RGIII on X

What happened: Mitchell has scored at least 20 points in a league-record 21 straight games. Clark's 29-point, 10-assist performance on Aug. 15 was her seventh game with at least 20 points and 10 assists this season.

Why it matters: Clark averaged 25.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 9.0 assists during Week 10 to earn conference Player of the Week. Mitchell's scoring consistency is elite, but Clark creates more total offense and has the stronger MVP case.

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