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Why Caitlin Clark had 8 assists, not 10, after WNBA stats took away double-double
TL;DR
Caitlin Clark had 10 passes leading to baskets but was credited with only 8 assists in a recent game. This discrepancy occurred during the Indiana Fever's overtime loss to the Washington Mystics.
Key points
- Caitlin Clark had 10 passes leading to baskets
- She was credited with only 8 assists
- The game was an overtime loss for the Indiana Fever
- The opponent was the Washington Mystics
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Caitlin Clark had 10 passes that set her teammates up directly for hoops during Friday's Indiana Fever overtime loss to the Washington Mystics.
The third-year superstar was only credited with 8 assists, though.
For fans who wanted Clark to get a double-double, whether for betting reasons or otherwise, it was an odd, annoying occurrence.
The clips of the two plays has been circulating social media on Saturday morning, and it's clear why some people are upset:
These are both worth breaking down a little further.
Why didn't Caitlin Clark get these 2 assists?
These are slightly different plays, and while both look to be assists, let's go one by one.
The first in the clip above, the dump-off or hand-off to Kelsey Mitchell, has to be an assist. The scorer apparently didn't grant it because it was less of a pass and more of just a pitch back to Mitchell -- but that's still a pass, and she shot it and made it right away.
Q&A
Why did Caitlin Clark's assists drop from 10 to 8?
Caitlin Clark was credited with only 8 assists despite having 10 passes that directly led to baskets due to WNBA statistical adjustments.
What game did Caitlin Clark play where her assists were adjusted?
Caitlin Clark played in a game against the Washington Mystics, where her assists were adjusted after the Indiana Fever's overtime loss.
What is a double-double in basketball and why is it significant?
A double-double in basketball refers to a player achieving double digits in two statistical categories, such as points and assists, which is often seen as a mark of a strong performance.
