Caitlin Clark scores 37 points amid criticism from Cindy Brunson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Caitlin Clark scored 37 points for the Indiana Fever in a game against the Sky on August 23, 2026. Former Phoenix Mercury announcer Cindy Brunson criticized Clark's performance, suggesting she padded her stats late in the game. Brunson favored Paige Bueckers' 32-point outing for the Wings against the Storm, emphasizing efficiency in both players' performances. The Fever maintained their lead during Clark’s standout game, while the Wings secured a comfortable victory without Bueckers' return. Both players shone on the court, with Clark expressing confidence ahead of the game and Bueckers contributing significantly during her time on the floor.
- •Caitlin Clark scored 37 points for the Fever against the Sky.
- •Cindy Brunson criticized Clark for alleged stat padding.
- •Paige Bueckers scored 32 points in a win over the Storm.
- •Clark had 19 points in the second half of her game.
- •Both players' performances highlight their impact in crucial games.
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark Gets Called Out by Ex-ESPN Host Over ‘Stat Padding’ Amid Paige Bueckers Surge
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — “Miss Me With That Stat Padding 37 Points”: Cindy Brunson Takes Dig at Caitlin Clark to Favor Paige Bueckers’ 32-Point Game
"Sunday’s matches saw two superstars in their prime put up huge performances for their teams, who are in the hunt for the playoff spots, as Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers both lifted the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings to a win. However, former ESPN host Cindy Brunson didn’t seem to be impressed with Clark’s [...]
"Former Phoenix Mercury announcer Cindy Brunson alleged Caitlin Clark stat-padded her way to a 37-point night against the Sky on Sunday to favor Paige Bueckers’ 32-point game against the Storm. Both players were phenomenal, but Brunson seemed less impressed by Clark’s efforts.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 8:13 PMCaitlin Clark Gets Called Out by Ex-ESPN Host Over ‘Stat Padding’ Amid Paige Bueckers Surge
Sunday’s matches saw two superstars in their prime put up huge performances for their teams, who are in the hunt for the playoff spots, as Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers both lifted the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings to a win. However, former ESPN host Cindy Brunson didn’t seem to be impressed with Clark’s [...]
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 10:06 AM“Miss Me With That Stat Padding 37 Points”: Cindy Brunson Takes Dig at Caitlin Clark to Favor Paige Bueckers’ 32-Point Game
Former Phoenix Mercury announcer Cindy Brunson alleged Caitlin Clark stat-padded her way to a 37-point night against the Sky on Sunday to favor Paige Bueckers’ 32-point game against the Storm. Both players were phenomenal, but Brunson seemed less impressed by Clark’s efforts.
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