In a wild showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats, Connecticut Sun’s powerhouse Alyssa Thomas sentIndiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark crashing to the floor in the third quarter of Wednesday night’s heated WNBA clash. The drama kicked into high gear when Thomas threw her body into a hard pick, stopping Clark dead in her tracks during a crucial moment of the game.

Clark had been on fire, carving up the Sun’s defense with a smooth five-point sequence that kept Indiana clinging to their lead. But Thomas wasn’t having it. After Clark nailed a three and followed it up with a fierce layup, Thomas decided to remind the rookie who’s boss. The result? Clark hit the hardwood hard, leaving the crowd gasping as the refs called an offensive foul on Thomas.

But if Thomas thought she could rattle Clark, she was dead wrong. Clark popped up from the floor, shook it off, and delivered her own brand of payback-no words needed. With a sly wink and a playful tongue out to the crowd, Clark made it clear she wasn’t intimidated. The message to Thomas? You’re on my radar.

Caitlin Clark shines bright in front of celebrity-filled crowd

Wednesday’s game wasn’t just about the on-court fireworks; the star-studded crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse included Caitlin Clark’s former Iowa coach Lisa Bluder, TV legend David Letterman, Team USA gymnast Simone Biles, and Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, all there to witness the historic night.

Clark didn’t just shine in the heat of the moment; she made history. By the end of the third quarter, she had racked up 17 points and broke the WNBA’s rookie single-season three-point record with her 86th shot from beyond the arc. She finished the game with 19 points, leaving her mark on a night that saw Indiana snap an 11-game losing streak to Connecticut with a nail-biting 84-80 victory.

But the rookie phenom isn’t done yet. Clark and the Fever are set to face off against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on Friday. Get ready-this is one rivalry that’s only heating up.