Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers faced off for the first time as professional players in a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings on July 13, 2025. The matchup, highly anticipated following their previous encounter in the 2024 Final Four, took place at 1 p.m. EST and was broadcast on ABC and ESPN+. Clark delivered a double-double performance with 14 points, 13 assists, and 5 steals, while Bueckers scored 21 points, added 4 assists, and 2 steals. Despite Bueckers' higher point total, the Fever secured a 102-83 victory over the Wings. Both players demonstrated their skills in this rookie versus sophomore point guard duel, marking the beginning of what is expected to be a notable professional rivalry.