Caitlin Clark makes WNBA playoff history with a half no player has ever had

Caitlin Clark delivered a historic performance for the Indiana Fever in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Las Vegas Aces .

The Fever entered Tuesday night's game needing a win to stay alive after Las Vegas took Game 1, 102-85. Clark and company responded with a strong first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Indiana's star went into the break with 14 points and 11 assists , leading the Fever to a 48-43 halftime lead . Her ability to create offense was a key factor as Indiana tried to even the best-of-three series.

Caitlin Clark makes WNBA playoff history

Clark became the first player in WNBA history to record a points-assists double-double in a single half of a playoff game.

The Fever guard reached the mark before halftime with 14 points and 11 assists, adding four rebounds in a well-rounded first half.

Through the first two quarters, Clark shot 4 of 10 from the field , including 2 of 6 from three , and went a perfec t 4 of 4 from the free-throw line .

Her 11 assists also set a career high for a playoff half, helping Indiana find the offensive rhythm it needed against the Aces.

Clark came into Game 2 after posting 15 points and 10 assists in the series opener, though the Fever lost by 17.

Fever take the lead over the Aces

Indiana's 48 first-half points were a sharp turnaround from Game 1, when Las Vegas dominated from the start, scoring 62 before halftime and building a 15-point lead.

Clark's playmaking let the Fever keep pace with an Aces team led by A'ja Wilson, who starred in Game 1 with 38 points and 16 rebounds.

With Indiana up 48-43, Clark had the Fever on track to force a decisive Game 3. The winner of the series advances to the WNBA semifinals .