Some moments don’t need a game clock to go viral. Just hours before their final preseason outing, the Indiana Fever gave fans another glimpse of a partnership that’s quickly becoming must-watch in this league. And it involves none other than Caitlin Clark and Raven Johnson—two guards who are now on the same side after a 2023 incident that once nearly pushed Johnson away from the sport.

During Saturday’s practice at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Fever shared highlights where a few casual half-court shots turned into a full-blown shooting contest between Clark and Johnson. And that’s when things got interesting.

Both guards knocked down their first shots, but it was the rookie who had the last laugh. Johnson edged out the two-time WNBA All-Star by hitting another half-court shot and celebrated right in Caitlin Clark’s face. While Clark—visibly frustrated—couldn’t hide her laugh, Johnson leaned all the way into the win, bringing energy, personality, and a bit of friendly chaos to the floor.

They carried that same energy into their preseason game against Nigeria. With one win and one loss already in the bag, Indiana came in focused on rhythm, chemistry, and momentum—something this Clark-Johnson dynamic is already starting to shape. The Fever cruised to a dominant 105–57 victory with a complete performance on both ends of the floor. Even in limited minutes, Clark made her presence felt, finishing with 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists in just 13 minutes. Johnson, meanwhile, continued to show her all-around impact, logging 16 minutes and chipping in 9 points, 7 rebounds, and an assist—bringing the same energy and versatility that showed up in that viral practice moment.

And that’s exactly why fans couldn’t ignore Clark and Johnson’s lighthearted half-court shooting contest. As their clip went viral, what started as a fun shootout quickly turned into something more—a glimpse of a backcourt partnership that’s blending talent, personality, and chemistry into must-watch basketball.