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Think about 3-point shooting, and Stephen Curry’s face starts floating before your eyes. Who but the Baby-Faced Assassin had forced Mike Breen to go “Bang Bang!” in 2016? But wait, Steph might have to look around because Caitlin Clark is creating the same magic on the floor for the Indiana Fever.

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CC owned the spotlight Sunday at Wintrust Arena. She erupted for 37 points and added 10 assists, three rebounds, and a steal. Her brilliance powered Indiana past the Chicago Sky113-90. Yet, Clark had more in store after her dazzling display.

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The 24-year-old secured 13-24 field goals and 8-12 three-pointers. Moreover, 3-4 free throws somewhat sealed the Fever’s fate against the Sky. Therefore, LeBron James took to his Instagram Story to share an ESPN Reel about CC, which said: “Caitlin Clark could not be stopped.” Meanwhile, James captioned: “BANG BANG 💥.”

On the other hand, Indiana’s star, Tyrese Haliburton, used the most common meme to define the moment. Do you remember the Peter Parker glasses meme featuring Tobey Maguire from the 2002 Spider-Man movie? Haliburton used the template to show the blurry-visioned Spidey assuming he’s looking at Stephen Curry. However, once he wore the glasses, he saw Caitlin Clark.

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Now, what’s most surprising about the matchup is that the Chicago Sky were leading 51-50 at halftime. But they couldn’t sustain their advantage in the second half as the Indiana Fever erupted with 33 points in Q3 and 30 points in Q4.

Undoubtedly, Clark stole the spotlight of the night with the win. But there was something more that took the attention.

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Enes Kanter Freedom’s Sunday moment put Caitlin Clark’s heroics on the sidelines

Enes Kanter Freedom arrived at Wintrust Arena on Sunday with attention around him. The former NBA player has repeatedly challenged the WNBA over its transgender athlete rules. He even claimed he would enter the 2027 draft to ridicule the league’s policy.

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Now, before the Indiana Fever faced the Chicago Sky, Kanter spent time outside with supporters of Sophie Cunningham. Her comments about transgender athletes had helped push the debate into the spotlight. Inside, however, the reception was less friendly. Some fans shouted at him as he walked toward his seat.

Later, Kanter’s confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud escalated during the second half. Their exchange became disruptive enough for arena staff to remove him. Kanter appeared eager to prolong the confrontation, while Cloud screamed, “F— this sh–,” as she walked away.

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So, a day of controversies, a day of competitive basketball, and a day of Caitlin Clark. Everything summed up as the perfect Sunday for the Indiana Fever.

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Adrija Mahato is a Senior Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports, leading live NBA coverage and specializing in breaking news and major developments. With experience covering both basketball and Formula 1, she brings cross-sport agility and a steady newsroom presence to her reporting. As part of the EssentiallySports' Journalistic Excellence Program, a professional development initiative where writers are trained by industry experts to enhance their reporting and editorial skills, Adrija delivers speed and class. As a tech graduate, Adrija has a strong understanding of basketball analytics, which she incorporates into her storytelling to provide deeper insights. Over the past year, her standout NBA coverage includes the aftermath of Team USA’s run at the Paris 2024 Olympics, standout performances by LeBron James and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, key trades involving the Celtics and Warriors, Jayson Tatum’s record-setting game, and features such as her exploration of Carmelo Anthony’s career and what defines greatness without a championship.

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