What happened: Caitlin Clark reached 18 points, 13 assists and 6 rebounds with three minutes left in the third quarter of Game 2 of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. She sits four rebounds from a triple-double entering the final stretch of the quarter.
Why it matters: Game 2 carries semifinal advancement stakes with the series on the line. She already became the first player with a points-assists double-double in a half of a playoff game.
By the numbers: 18 PTS, 13 AST, 6 REB through late third quarter; 14 PTS, 11 AST at halftime for first PTS-AST half double-double in playoff history.
What to watch: Watch the fourth quarter for whether she completes the triple-double and how the Game 2 result sets the semifinal.