Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark showcased her eternal optimism as the team suffered another narrow loss, extending their five-game slide in the WNBA. The Fever were defeated by the Seattle Storm with a close final score of 85-83 on Wednesday night, leaving Clark's first WNBA win elusive.

Reflecting on the recent defeats, Clark lamented the team's close calls, stating, "These two definitely hurt the most," referring to the Fever's previous loss to the Connecticut Sun by a slim margin of 88-84. "We're, what? Six points away from being 2-3 instead of 0-5," she added, highlighting the small difference between victory and defeat.

Despite a slow start against the Storm, Clark led her team in scoring once again with 21 points. Although she struggled with her 3-point shots, shooting 6 of 16 from the field, Clark remained positive. She expressed her belief that the team could make significant improvements by addressing the small details visible in game footage, emphasizing the importance of finding confidence in their performance.

With a sold-out crowd present, the largest to witness a game in Seattle, hopes were high for Clark's first career WNBA victory. However, Indiana could not capitalize on a critical turnover committed by the Storm in the final 11 seconds, narrowly missing out on the opportunity.

Looking ahead, Clark acknowledged the challenges that lay ahead for the Fever, who have two more away games on their road trip. She emphasized the need to stay positive and motivated by their performance against the Storm, focusing on the positive aspects and areas of improvement. Clark remained determined to stack successful days and learn from each experience, confident that the team's first win would come soon.

Next on the schedule, the Indiana Fever will face the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night, followed by a match against the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces on Saturday. The Fever will then return home on Tuesday, where they hope to turn their fortunes around and secure their much-awaited victory.

Despite the setback, Caitlin Clark's unwavering optimism serves as a source of inspiration for her team as they navigate through the challenges of the WNBA season. Their commitment and determination will be put to the test as they continue to strive towards their elusive first win.