What happened: Caitlin Clark averaged 30.3 points, 8.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game during the run. Kelsey Mitchell contributed 28.5 points per game.

Why it matters: The balance gives Indiana two top-end scoring options, making it harder for defenses to concentrate on one guard. Sustaining that shared production would reduce the scoring burden on the rest of the rotation.

What to watch: The next test is whether both guards can maintain 50%-plus three-point shooting beyond the four-game sample.