Caitlin Clark continues to tear up NBA ratings as Fever vs Aces game sets historic milestone

By Jone Mallorca

Modified Sep 13, 2024 16:02 GMT

Caitlin Clark has been one of the most exciting basketball players to watch. The thrilling ball game between Clark's Fever and the Aces emerged to be the most-watched game on NBA TV. It eclipsed the Fever and Wings game on Sept. 1 and the 2023 NBA Game 5 matchup between the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Clark's game against A'ja Wilson's Aces garnered over 678k viewership. Following an overtime win against the Dream, Las Vegas' defense eventually slowed down the Fever guard as she didn't have the kind of performance fans have grown accustomed to from her.

The viewership record was revealed by Sports Media Watch (@paulsen_smw) and was reshared by Clark Report (@CClarkReport).

Since her collegiate days with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Caitlin Clark has garnered incredible attention from basketball fans and analysts. That kind of fame and coverage has followed her into the professional league, with a level of excitement surrounding her every game.

Despite some early struggles, Caitlin Clark hasn't disappointed in adjusting her game with the elites of the sport. From her shotmaking prowess to precise passing, the rookie sensation has led Indiana to a spot in the playoffs.

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Caitlin Clark showed love to the University of Iowa President during a game against the Las Vegas Aces

Along with fans who were in attendance to watch the Indiana Fever battle out the Las Vegas Aces, University of Iowa president Barb Wilson took time to show support to her former student. She shared a snap alongside the No. 1 pick on Instagram.

"Forever Hawkeyes," Wilson posted.

Clark responded with a pair of yellow heart emojis, while her former Hawkeyes teammate Kate Martin replied to the post with two red heart emojis.

Caitlin Clark posted heart emojis on University of Iowa President Barb Wilson's Instagram post

In four seasons she played college ball for Iowa, Clark was electric, putting up 28.4 points (46.2% shooting, 37.7% from beyond the arc), 8.2 assists and 7.1 rebounds.

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Caitlin Clark got elbowed on the face by Aces guard Jackie Young

Around the 4:19 mark in the third quarter of the Fever and Aces game, Caitlin Clark received an elbow from Jackie Young after going up for a lay-up. In what looked to be like an unnecessary foul on the first watch, the video replay showcased what really happened.

After going up for the lay-up, Young's elbow inadvertently landed on Clark's face Despite some complaints from the Fever rookie, Young received a common foul over a flagrant assessment. She finished with 16 points, six assists and three rebounds in the 86-75 loss.