Clark Leads Fever Past Liberty in Return

Caitlin Clark returned to the Indiana Fever after missing five games with a quad injury and led the team to a 102-88 win over the previously undefeated New York Liberty. Clark delivered a standout performance, scoring a season-high 32 points, making seven three-pointers, and nearly achieving a triple-double with nine assists and eight rebounds. This marked her third career game with at least 30 points, five rebounds, and five assists, setting a WNBA record for players in their first two seasons. Her explosive play drew praise from league stars, including Breanna Stewart, and NBA icon LeBron James, as well as acknowledgment from Nike. Clark reiterated her commitment to play without a minutes restriction, underscoring her influence on the Fever and the league. Her absence had notably impacted both the Fever's performance and WNBA TV ratings and attendance, highlighting her value to women's basketball.