It started like any other possession. The clock ticked down, the crowd buzzed, and the cameras followed Caitlin Clark, knowing something big was about to happen. The Indiana Fever guard, already a generational icon in the making, dribbled slowly across the half-court line, her eyes scanning the defense. Across from her stood Jacy Sheldon, a defender with speed, grit, and the kind of competitive fire that had built her reputation as one of the toughest guards to shake. For a brief second, the arena felt like it was holding its breath.
