Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers Matchup Becomes Must-Watch Game on WNBA's Big Opening Weekend
- On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the Indiana Fever hosted the Dallas Wings for the WNBA season opener at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with Caitlin Clark returning to the court following her groin injury, though the Fever lost 107-104.
- Following an offseason of collective bargaining negotiations, the league's 30th season began with fans packing the sold-out arena to watch Clark return after a 10-month absence from meaningful competition.
- The matchup featured Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers, who scored the opening basket on a 3-pointer, while celebrities including David Letterman and NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton sat courtside, underscoring the league's mainstream growth.
- Fever coach Stephanie White remarked, "I'm getting chills right now just thinking about where we are as a league," reflecting on the sport's transformation from championship-only sellouts to mainstream prominence.
- With the addition of Bueckers and Clark's return, the WNBA enters a pivotal season; Clark noted, "I think it's great for women's basketball," citing the influx of young talent reshaping the league's future.
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Fever Star Caitlin Clark Notches Career Milestone vs Wings
On May 9th, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever opened up the 2026 WNBA season against the Dallas Wings. The All-Star guard came out the gates strong, notching another career milestone on the way.After an injury-ridden sophomore season, Clark is eager to return to form this year. She filled the stat sheet in the Fever’s opener, ending the afternoon with 20 points, five rebounds, and seven assists in 31 minutes of action.With this strong offensiv…
Ogunbowale and Bueckers hold off Clark's Fever as Wings win highly anticipated season opener 107-104
Arike Ogunbowale had 22 points, Paige Bueckers scored 20, and Caitlin Clark missed a deep 3 with a chance to send the game to overtime as the Dallas Wings beat the Indiana Fever 107-104 to open their WNBA seasons.
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Bluefield Daily TelegraphDallas 107, Indiana 104
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Fever vs. Wings final score, results: Paige Bueckers bests Caitlin Clark as Dallas steals season opener
The Sporting News tracked live scores, updates and highlights from the WNBA regular-season game between the Fever and Wings. Here are full results from Indianapolis.
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