Kelsey Plum shares strategies to defend Caitlin Clark in WNBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Kelsey Plum discussed strategies for defending Caitlin Clark ahead of the Indiana Fever's matchup with the Atlanta Dream. Plum emphasized the importance of containing Clark during transition plays and not allowing her to break free. Despite scoring 26 points against the Dream, Clark's overall impact can be mitigated by limiting her passing options, according to Plum. The Fever and Dream face off as teams reassess their defensive approaches to Clark's scoring and playmaking capabilities.
- •Kelsey Plum advocates for disciplined defense against Caitlin Clark.
- •Clark averaged 20.8 points per game this season.
- •The Dream defeated the Fever 108-101 during their last encounter.
- •Plum highlighted Clark's effectiveness in transition.
- •Clark scored 26 points and provided seven assists in the recent game.
- 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA champion reveals the keys to slowing down Caitlin Clark
"It's advice that teams are starting to heed.
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