# Is This the Start of Caitlin Clark’s MVP Campaign? Sophie Shines + Portland Preview

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Podcast: [Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/setting-the-pace-a-pacers-podcast-768329)
Published: 2026-05-20T02:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another episode of Fever Focus, and today the guys discuss whether this feels like the true beginning of Caitlin Clark’s MVP campaign. Following Indiana’s impressive performance against the Seattle Storm, Alex and Casey dive into: How dominant Clark looked offensively and as a floor general Why this felt like one of her most complete performances yet The best game they’ve seen from Sophie Cunningham in quite some time The guys also discuss: How Indiana dominated the paint despite being without Aliyah Boston The online discourse surrounding Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark Why the Fever seem to finally be finding a rhythm offensively To close out the show, Alex and Casey preview Indiana’s upcoming matchup against the Portland Fire as the Fever look to improve to 3-2 on Wednesday night.

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