Caitlin Clark, Indiana and Fever
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The 2024 All-Star had missed the Fever's last four games with a quad injury. In addition to her brief layoff, she was facing the worst possible matchup. New York had dominated its foes through nine games. Prior to Saturday, the Liberty boasted an 88.1 defensive rating, per WNBA.com.
After missing five games due to a quad strain, Caitlin Clark returned to action on Saturday afternoon, and helped the Indiana Fever hand the reigning champion New York Liberty their first loss of the season in front of a raucous crowd inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Not since Michael Jordan has anyone in basketball moved the cultural and competitive needle like Ms. Clark. Her 32-point explosion in the Fever’s 102-88 victory over the New York Liberty Saturday in Indianapolis not only gave the defending champions their first loss of the season but also established Ms. Clark as an early MVP candidate.
The Fever said Caitlin Clark will return from injury for Saturday's matchup with the reigning champion Liberty. The day before the game, she nailed a halfcourt shot.
Caitlin Clark sized up Breanna Stewart on the wing in the second quarter, crossed over and stepped back for a 3-pointer from 31 feet. After the preposterous triple splashed through the net, Clark ribbed the two-time MVP back down the court, and all Stewart could do was laugh.