Fans traveled across state lines to cheer on their respective teams, and expressed their desire for Boston to create its own WNBA team.

"I think the market here itself is just going to be better for a women’s basketball program," said Sun guard Saniya Rivers.

For many young families filing into TD Garden, Tuesday night felt like Christmas in July... as budding basketball fans finally got to enjoy their gift. "I'm going to go see Caitlin Clark!" a young girl exclaimed.