Caitlin Clark still powered the Indiana Fever to a 113-91 win over the Toronto Tempo, but she went 1-of-8 from 3 and committed six turnovers—failings Fever coach Stephanie White says Clark must clean up as she chases WNBA MVP form.
Caitlin Clark looked unstoppable in the way she kept making the right passes and speeding up Indiana’s attacks. But there was a second. sharper story playing out at the same time—one marked by missed jumpers from deep and careless possessions that never quite match the standard she’s building toward.
In Tuesday’s home game against the Toronto Tempo. Clark finished with 21 points and a season-high 14 assists. helping power the Indiana Fever to a 113-91 victory for their fourth straight win. Yet the weaknesses she’s focused on correcting were on full display: she went 1-of-8 from 3-point range and committed six turnovers.
Fever head coach Stephanie White didn’t sugarcoat it when talking to reporters after the win. She framed Clark’s performance as encouraging—then pointed straight at the details that still need fixing.
“She did a great job of finding her teammates,” White said. “Again, her pace, you can tell she’s got her burst back. She does a good job of forcing the action in the ball screen and really creates 2 on 1 opportunities.”
That balance is what made the night feel both celebratory and uncomfortable for Indiana’s fans. Offensively, the Fever were in rhythm. Indiana shot 52 percent from the field and 43 percent from behind the 3-point line against Toronto. Kelsey Mitchell carried a major chunk of the scoring with 27 points on 9-of-11 shooting. while Sophie Cunningham added 24 points in 24 minutes off the bench. going 8-of-11.
Clark, though, is the engine that makes the whole offense run. Her playmaking showed it again—14 assists and a relentless ability to keep opponents reacting. The turnovers and the 3-point misses didn’t erase that. But they did land as a reminder of what has to improve if Clark’s sights are truly set on a WNBA MVP crown.
There’s also context behind the way this season is being watched. Clark had only played 13 games last year, and the complications of that are clearly still part of the picture in 2026. The idea from White’s comments was that Clark is inching back toward the explosiveness she had before her injury. at least in terms of pace—something that matters as much as the stat line.
In the standings, Indiana is now 9-5. The Fever don’t have long to dwell on what’s working and what isn’t. They’ll have a day to reload before welcoming in Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream, who are 9-4, on Thursday.
For Clark, the margin between “dominant” and “MVP-level” may come down to two things she can’t ignore: improving her 3-point shooting and cutting down on turnovers. Against Toronto, both were visible at the same time—alongside the reason Indiana believes the best version of her is still coming.
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