Yesterday brought us the end of an NBA seriesā¦and the beginning of a brand-new chapter for one of basketballās most exciting stars.
Letās rewind the highlights and tell the story behind one of the most talked-about names in sports right now.
Game Recap: š Warriors at š Rockets
The Warriors beat the Rockets 103ā89 in Game 7 and advance to play the Timberwolves
Buddy Hield led the Warriors with 33 points, tying the NBA record for most 3-pointers in a Game 7 with 9
Stephen Curry added 22 points, 14 of which came in the 4th quarter
Hereās the Warriors run in the 4th quarter that put the game away:
But while Steph and Buddy were launching deep 3s in Houston...another superstar was doing the same thing halfway across the country.
Main Event: Caitlin Clark Comes Home š”
Caitlin Clark grew up in Iowa and fell in love with basketball as a kid. At the University of Iowa, she became a full-blown superstar.
She scored more points than anyone in college basketball history ā thatās across both menās and womenās basketball!
Check out her approach to shooting:
Now? She plays in the WNBA for the Indiana Fever. Thatās the top womenās pro basketball league. And in her first pro season last year, she helped bring womenās basketball to a whole new level.
Yesterday, Caitlin returned with the Fever to Iowa to play a practice game against the best players from the country of Brazil.
The arena was packed! The highlight of the game? A deep 3, of course.
The Fever won big 108-44 and Caitlin delivered 16 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 1 unforgettable homecoming.
š¤ Ever been in a game where your team lost big? Likeā¦ really big? How did it feel and what helped you bounce back and keep playing next time?
ā© Whatās Next? The WNBA season tips off May 16, so be on the lookout for more updates on Caitlin, the Indiana Fever, and the rest of the league!
š Todayās Action
Weāve got 2 NBA series starting tonight:
š½ Knicks at āļø Celtics
A classic rivalry that runs deeper than basketball between the cities of New York and Boston!
Experts say 68% chance Celtics win
šļø Nuggets at ā” Thunder
The MVP showdown begins!
Experts say 75% chance Thunder win
Big games. Big names. Big moments. See you tomorrow, Smallball-ers!
My mom loves Caitlin Clark - Rowan