Statisticians strangely don't count multiple clear-cut Caitlin Clark assists vs Mystics
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever had two assists controversially not counted during a recent game against the Washington Mystics. These omissions have sparked discussions about the criteria used by statisticians for awarding assists. If recognized, Clark would achieve a significant milestone in WNBA history.
- ▪Caitlin Clark's assists were not counted during a game against the Washington Mystics.
- ▪One play involved a wraparound pass to Monique Billings for a three-pointer.
- ▪The second play was a shovel pass to Kelsey Mitchell that led to a crucial three-pointer.
- ▪Assist decisions are typically made by official scorers based on league guidelines rather than strict rules.
- ▪If corrected, Clark would achieve only the sixth 30-point, 10-assist game in WNBA history.
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OutKick Statisticians strangely don't count multiple clear-cut Caitlin Clark assists vs Mystics The two plays in question came during the Fever's second quarter and final 30 seconds against the Mystics By Jon Root OutKick Published May 16, 2026 1:03pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Can Caitlin Clark turn the WNBA into a financial slam dunk after 30 years of losses? FOX Nation’s ‘Who Can Forget? The ‘90s’ bounces back to the start of the WNBA, predicting that the league’s new star Caitlin Clark could help the league profit after three decades. Something strange happened in the Friday night matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Washington Mystics.
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