How many points did Caitlin Clark score today? Full stats, results, highlights from Fever vs. Mercury

Months of chatter have led up to this point, as Caitlin Clark and Diana Taurasi take center stage for their first career meeting.

Taurasi, a 20-year WNBA veteran, had pointed words for the incoming rookie after Clark’s stellar collegiate career. While the pair didn’t fan the flames, fans were anticipating the veteran’s first matchup with Clark.

Unfortunately, fans had to wait nearly two months into Clark’s rookie season for the game. But it’s finally here, as Taurasi and the Mercury host Clark and the Fever at 3 p.m. ET Sunday, June 30, in front of a national audience on ESPN.

Clark will get her chance to clap back at Taurasi with her on-court play, even if their “beef” hasn’t included much back-and-forth to this point.

The Sporting News is tracking Clark’s point total against Taurasi and the Mercury below.

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Caitlin Clark stats vs. Phoenix Mercury

Minutes played: 19
Points: 7
Rebounds: 5
Assists: 4
Steals: 0
Blocks: 0
Turnovers: 5
FG: 2-8
3FG: 1-6
FT: 2-2
Fouls: 2

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Caitlin Clark highlights vs. Phoenix Mercury

Clark has mostly struggled in her debut matchup vs. Taurasi and the Mercury. Kahleah Copper has given her little to no room on and off the ball, making offense difficult for the rookie.

She’s put together some highlights, though, in the first half of play as the Fever trail 49-38.

Of course, she gets her scoring started with a deep 3-pointer in the first quarter.