Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) shoots over Indiana Fever forward NaLyssa Smith (1) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) grabs a rebound in front of Sparks forward Azura Stevens (23) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Sparks rookie Rickea Jackson shoots as the Indiana Fever’s Erica Wheeler defends during the first half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Sparks forward Stephanie Talbot (7) makes a pass between Indiana Fever forward Katie Lou Samuelson (33) and guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston drives as the Sparks’ Azurá Stevens defends during the first half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Sparks guard Kia Nurse (10) shoots over Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, right, looks to pass the ball as the Sparks’ Odyssey Sims defends during the first half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Sparks forward Azura Stevens (23) shoots over Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Indiana Fever’s Damiris Dantas handles the ball as Sparks rookie Rickea Jackson defends during the first half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
The Sparks’ Rae Burrell drives the baseline as the Indiana Fever’s Lexie Hull defends during the first half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
The Indiana Fever’s Damiris Dantas shoots as the Sparks’ Rickea Jackson, center, and Azurá Stevens defend during the first half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Sparks forward Dearica Hamby gets to the basket for a layup as the Indiana Fever’s Lexie Hull, left, defends during the first half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Sparks forward Dearica Hamby, right, knocks the ball away from the Indiana Fever’s NaLyssa Smith during the first half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
The Sparks’ Kia Nurse handles the ball as Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark defends during the first half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Indiana Fever forward NaLyssa Smith (1) blocks the shot of Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Sparks forward Dearica Hamby handles the ball as the Indiana Fever’s NaLyssa Smith defends during the first half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Indiana Fever forward NaLyssa Smith (1) shoots over Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) shoots over Sparks guard Kia Nurse (10) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, left, drives as Sparks guard Kia Nurse defends during the second half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. Clark finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists as playoff-bound Indiana beat the last-place Sparks, 93-86. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) shoots between Sparks forward Azura Stevens (23) and center Li Yueru (28) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Sparks’ Odyssey Sims controls the ball as the Indiana Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell defends during the second half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark looks for an opening as the Sparks’ Odyssey Sims defends during the second half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
The Indiana Fever’s NaLyssa Smith drives as the Sparks’ Azurá Stevens defends during the second half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
The Indiana Fever’s NaLyssa Smith, left, has her shot contested by the Sparks’ Stephanie Talbot during the second half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Indiana Fever forward NaLyssa Smith (1) shoots over Sparks forward Azura Stevens (23) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark drives against the Sparks’ Li Yueru during the second half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays against the Sparks in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Sparks’ Kia Nurse shoots as Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark defends during the second half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Indiana Fever forward NaLyssa Smith (1) shoots over Sparks forward Azura Stevens (23) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Indiana Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell controls the ball as the Sparks’ Kia Nurse defends during the second half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
The Indiana Fever’s Erica Wheeler puts up a shot as the Sparks’ Kia Nurse defends during the second half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles after gabbing her 10th rebound in the closing seconds of a games against the Sparks in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. The rebound gave Clark a triple-double for the game. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives past Sparks guard Kia Nurse (10) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark gets to the basket for a layup in front of the Sparks’ Odyssey Sims during the second half on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) shoots over Indiana Fever forward NaLyssa Smith (1) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
INDIANAPOLIS — The Sparks can only hope they get the chance to see Paige Bueckers do for them what Caitlin Clark is doing for the Indiana Fever.
Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 100 3-pointers in a season and finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her second career triple-double as the playoff-bound Indiana Fever beat the last-place Sparks, 93-86, on Wednesday night.
Clark made her second 3-pointer of the game and 100th of the season midway through the third quarter and added two more to reach 102 and finish 4 for 10 from long range. The No. 1 overall draft pick is the first rookie with 100 3-point baskets.
She also became the first rookie and fifth WNBA player with multiple triple-doubles in a season, joining Alyssa Thomas, Courtney Williams, Sabrina Ionescu and Candace Parker.
Aliyah Boston had 24 points and 14 rebounds for the Fever (18-16), who secured a playoff spot Monday night when Atlanta and Chicago lost. Indiana has won five straight for the first time since 2015 and is 10-1 at home since June 1.
Dearica Hamby had 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals, while Rae Burrell added 16 points for the Sparks, who have lost five in a row on the road and are 2-15 away from home this season. Azura Stevens had 13 points and 11 rebounds and Kia Nurse added 13 points.
Clark made two free throws with 16.4 seconds left for a seven-point lead. Kia Nurse was long on a 3-pointer at the other end and Clark grabbed the rebound to complete the triple-double.
