The third matchup between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese made Sunday’s game a must-watch.
Reese’s Sky narrowly defeated Clark’s Fever 88-87, drawing 2.3 million viewers on ESPN, peaking at 3.3 million.
Earlier in the season, their clash drew 2.25 million viewers when Indiana beat Chicago 91-83 on CBS, which has a broader reach than ESPN.
Record-Breaking Viewership
In their first meeting on June 1, the Fever won by just one point, 71-70. Their final showdown of the season is set for August 30.
Reese shone brightly this time with a career-high of 25 points and snagging 16 rebounds . Clark had an impressive game too, scoring 17 points along with six rebounds and dishing out 13 assists.
Fans might think these games are becoming legendary battles worth watching every time they play.
Clark will be featured in another twenty nationally televised games this season with the Fever. Meanwhile, Reese will appear in nine more national broadcasts with her team.
Currently, the Sky hold a record of 6-9 while Indiana sits just below them at ninth place with a record of 7-11 in the WNBA standings.
What do you think about these exciting matchups?