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Caitlin Clark faces opportunity to close assist gap against Alyssa Thomas

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Caitlin Clark faces opportunity to close assist gap against Alyssa Thomas

Summary

Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas lead the WNBA in assists as the regular season nears its end. Thomas recorded six assists in the Phoenix Mercury's 94-91 win over the Portland Fire on Thursday, extending her season total to 326 assists, 24 ahead of Clark. The Indiana Fever, with Clark, are scheduled to play the Toronto Tempo on Friday evening, providing her a chance to narrow the assist gap. Clark has achieved double-digit assists in several games this season, which could help her in the final stretch of the season. Both players have three games remaining, including challenging opponents for each team.

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By the Numbers

•Thomas leads the WNBA with 326 assists after her recent performance.
•Clark is 24 assists behind Thomas and will play the Tempo on Friday.
•Mercury's remaining games are against the Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces.
•Fever's remaining matches include the Washington Mystics and two against the Lynx.
•Jordin Canada is third in assists with 289, one game behind Clark.

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1:30 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA assist leaders: Caitlin Clark has chance to close gap on Alyssa Thomas in Tempo vs Fever

What they're saying

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Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas have the most assists of any players in the WNBA as we enter the final stretch of the regular season. After the recent break, Thomas returned to action with the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday in their 94-91 win over the Portland Fire.
— Yahoo Sports

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