Fever-wings 'sequel' Relocated To 20,000-seat Arena As Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers Set To Face Each Other

Caitlin Clark’s beingness connected nan Indiana Fever led to opposing teams changing venues to a larger seating capacity to big thousands much fans than accustomed for games. 

But this year’s first-round pick, Dallas Wings All-Star defender Paige Bueckers, makes nan tie moreover bigger connected Aug. 1 erstwhile these teams are group to look disconnected successful Dallas. 

The American Airlines Center, location to nan NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and nan NHL’s Dallas Stars, will beryllium nan tract for Fever-Wings connected that day arsenic it’s expected to fresh astir 20,000 spectators.

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Indiana Fever defender Caitlin Clark (22) plays against nan Dallas Wings successful nan 2nd half of a WNBA hoops crippled successful Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.  (Michael Conroy/AP Photo)

The Wings’ accustomed location tribunal is recovered astatine nan College Park Center successful Arlington, which fits conscionable 7,000 fans. 

This matchup is dubbed "The Sequel," arsenic these 2 teams played successful a sold-out American Airlines Center connected June 27. 

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It was a high-scoring bout, wherever the Fever came distant pinch nan triumph connected nan road, 94-86. Clark, who was dealing pinch an injury, didn’t play successful nan game, but Bueckers led her squad pinch 27 points and six assists successful nan loss. 

For Indiana, Kelsey Mitchell exploded for 32 points, 7 assists and 3 rebounds, while Alyiah Boston added 21 points, six rebounds and 3 assists successful nan win. 

Dallas Wings defender Paige Bueckers (5) controls nan shot during nan 2nd half against nan Chicago Sky astatine nan Wintrust Arena.  (Patrick Gorski/Imagn Images)

Clark’s position now remains uncertain, arsenic she’s missed nan past 5 contests pinch a groin injury. She besides dealt pinch a near quad strain earlier this season, which besides led to 5 missed games. 

Clark has played conscionable 9 games this year, averaging 18.2 points, 5 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game. The Fever person been capable to support beardown during her absences, owning a 9-9 wide record, which puts them 3rd successful nan Eastern Conference. 

Meanwhile, nan Wings didn’t get nan resurgence they thought would travel by adding Bueckers and others this offseason. They ain nan worst grounds successful nan Western Conference astatine 6-13 connected nan year. 

Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark will beryllium matched up successful nan American Airlines Center for 20,000-plus spectators. (GETTY/IMAGN)

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But Bueckers has been showing retired successful her rookie season, averaging 18.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists, arsenic she earned what should beryllium nan first of galore All-Star nods. 

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