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Caitlin Clark’s step-back 3-pointer has become one of the most recognizable shots in the WNBA. A new slow-motion video from the Indiana Fever showed exactly why it remains so difficult to defend.
Clark was matched against Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale on the right wing during Indiana’s 98-87 victory Friday night. She crossed the ball from her right hand to her left, created separation with a quick step backward and released the shot before Ogunbowale could recover.
The ball went directly through the net.
“A masterpiece in slo-mo,” the Fever wrote while sharing the highlight Saturday.
The replay slowed down a move that happened almost instantly during the game, allowing viewers to see the balance and precision behind one of Clark’s signature shots.
One move created all the space Clark needed
Ogunbowale initially stayed in front of Clark, but the crossover forced her to account for a possible drive. That brief shift was all Clark needed.
a masterpiece in slo-mo 🎻 pic.twitter.com/n9fpm6ARwW
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) August 15, 2026
Clark planted, moved backward and created enough room to get her shot off cleanly. Ogunbowale contested the attempt, but she had little opportunity to affect the release after Clark generated separation. The sequence demonstrated why defending Clark requires more than protecting the 3-point line. Closing too aggressively can give her a path to the basket, while preparing for the drive can open the door for her step-back jumper.
Clark made two 3-pointers against Dallas, but she did not depend on long-range shooting to produce another impressive performance.The Fever guard finished with 29 points and 10 assists while shooting 11-of-18 from the field. It was the 20th game of her career with at least 20 points and 10 assists, twice as many as any other player in WNBA history.
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Highlight capped another important Fever win
Clark briefly left the game after tweaking her ankle before halftime. She returned and ultimately played 34 minutes, scoring 16 points during a third quarter that changed the direction of the contest. Indiana entered halftime trailing Dallas before taking control behind Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston.
Mitchell scored 23 points, while Boston finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Tyasha Harris supplied 15 points off the bench by making all five of her 3-point attempts. The victory improved Indiana to 22-12 and extended its winning streak to three games. The Fever have won eight of their last 10 and hold fourth place in the league standings with 10 regular-season games remaining.
Indiana will next visit the Atlanta Dream on Sunday for another important matchup in the playoff race.
Before moving forward, the Fever gave fans one more look at Clark’s latest highlight.
At full speed, the shot appeared sudden. In slow motion, the footwork and timing behind it became impossible to miss.