What happened: Caitlin Clark was named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week after leading her team to a 3-0 record over the stretch. The run included a game-winner on the road at Washington. Over the same span she tied a

Why it matters: The award caps one of the most productive weeks of Caitlin Clark's season and reinforces her standing as the engine of the offense. A clean 3-0 week, capped by a clutch finish in Washington, strengthens the team's positioning in the Eastern Conference race.

What to watch: Watch whether Clark can sustain the pace and push for additional weekly and midseason honors as the schedule continues.