Exciting Start to the 2025 WNBA Season Highlights Intense Rivalries

The curtain rose on the 2025 WNBA season with a thrilling lineup of three games on Friday, and the enthusiasm extended into Saturday. Fans eagerly awaited a major rivalry clash as the Indiana Fever faced off against the Chicago Sky to begin their regular season. The Fever commanded the court, securing a sweeping 93-58 victory, largely thanks to Caitlin Clark’s impressive 20-point triple-double.

The Indiana Fever’s strategy is beginning to crystallize, with new acquisition Natasha Howard contributing 15 points. The synergy between Clark and Aliyah Boston proved potent, with Boston adding 19 points and snagging 12 rebounds. Another offseason addition, veteran DeWanna Bonner, made history by surpassing Tina Thompson on the WNBA’s all-time scoring leaderboard.

On the other side, Chicago Sky’s forward, Angel Reese, put up a commendable double-double with 12 points and 17 rebounds, showing no signs of lingering effects from a wrist injury that prematurely ended her rookie campaign. Yet, Reese needed more backup as the Sky’s offense stumbled, managing only a 29.1% field goal percentage and a 22.2% success rate from three-point range.

Tensions peaked in the third quarter when Clark’s foul on Reese sparked controversy. After a review, officials escalated Clark’s foul to a flagrant, while Reese and Boston received offsetting technical fouls for their participation in the fracas.

Ultimately, the game underscored the Fever’s dominance, showcasing their credentials as league contenders this season. The emphatic 35-point victory set a positive tone for Indiana’s campaign.

Clark’s remarkable performance, featuring scores of 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, marked her third career triple-double, tying her for third place with Candace Parker on the WNBA’s all-time list. Sabrina Ionescu holds the second spot with four, while Alyssa Thomas leads with a commanding 10 career triple-doubles.