Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers shine in Fever's win over Wings
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Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers both scored 29 points in the WNBA matchup between the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings on August 15, 2026. The Fever secured a 98-87 victory, with Clark recording 10 assists and shooting 61.1% from the field. This game marked a continuation of the rivalry that began during their college careers. Skip Bayless commented on Clark's performance, suggesting she outplayed Bueckers despite their identical point totals. The two have emerged as leading MVP candidates this season.
- •Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers each score 29 points.
- •Clark records 10 assists in the Fever's 98-87 win.
- •The matchup continues their storied rivalry from college.
- •Winning improves the Fever's positioning in the standings.
- •Both players are considered MVP candidates this season.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — “Amazing Flop by Paige [Bueckers]”, “Caitlin [Clark] Fan Talking about Flopping”: WNBA World Divided on Viral Moment During Fever vs Wings
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Outplayed’ – Skip Bayless settles Caitlin Clark vs Paige Bueckers debate after Fever beat Wings
- 12:53 PMHITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music — 'Outplayed' - Skip Bayless settles Caitlin Clark vs Paige Bueckers debate after Fever beat Wings - hitc.com
"Skip Bayless didn’t hesitate to declare his winner in the battle between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers after watching their WNBA battle. Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers dropping 20-plus points in the same game is becoming the norm, but the Fever-Wings clash proved their rivalry has officially moved from college courts to the WNBA.
"Skip Bayless didn't hesitate to declare his winner in the battle between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers after watching their WNBA battle.
"Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers went head-to-head for the third time in the WNBA. The Indiana Fever won 98-87 against the Dallas Wings.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 9:05 AM“Amazing Flop by Paige [Bueckers]”, “Caitlin [Clark] Fan Talking about Flopping”: WNBA World Divided on Viral Moment During Fever vs Wings
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers went head-to-head for the third time in the WNBA. The Indiana Fever won 98-87 against the Dallas Wings.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 1:23 PM‘Outplayed’ – Skip Bayless settles Caitlin Clark vs Paige Bueckers debate after Fever beat Wings
Skip Bayless didn’t hesitate to declare his winner in the battle between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers after watching their WNBA battle. Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers dropping 20-plus points in the same game is becoming the norm, but the Fever-Wings clash proved their rivalry has officially moved from college courts to the WNBA.
- HITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, MusicAug 15, 2026, 12:53 PM'Outplayed' - Skip Bayless settles Caitlin Clark vs Paige Bueckers debate after Fever beat Wings - hitc.com
Skip Bayless didn't hesitate to declare his winner in the battle between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers after watching their WNBA battle.
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