Fever's Caitlin Clark is finding a way to adapt amid 3-point struggles

TL;DR

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever is struggling with her 3-point shooting, missing 13 of 16 attempts this season. Despite this, she is averaging over 20 points per game, including a standout performance of 24 points against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Key points

Caitlin Clark missed 13 of 16 3-point attempts this season
She is averaging over 20 points per game
Clark scored 24 points against the Los Angeles Sparks

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Caitlin Clark has missed 13 of her 16 attempts from 3-point range this season.

Yet, the Indiana Fever superstar is averaging better than 20 points per game. Her 24 points against the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night marked her best scoring performance in 11 months.

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The 3-pointer is a vital element to Clark's game. Her ability to drain that shot off the catch, of the dribble, from scarcely-believable distances, garnered her national renown at the University of Iowa. In her first WNBA season, Clark shot better than 34 percent from distance on her way to winning Rookie of the Year.

But the league has adjusted to Clark, and now she has to adjust back. Since the start of last season, Clark is shooting just 26.7 percent from three.

Q&A

What is Caitlin Clark's 3-point shooting percentage this season?

Caitlin Clark has made only 3 out of 16 attempts from 3-point range this season.

How many points did Caitlin Clark score against the Los Angeles Sparks?

Caitlin Clark scored 24 points against the Los Angeles Sparks, marking her best scoring performance in 11 months.

What is Caitlin Clark's average points per game this season?

Caitlin Clark is averaging over 20 points per game this season.