Clark Returns, Leads Fever to First Liberty Loss

Caitlin Clark made a highly impactful return to the Indiana Fever after a five-game absence due to a quadriceps injury, leading the team to a 102-88 victory over the undefeated New York Liberty. Clark scored a season-high 32 points, including seven 3-pointers, along with nine assists and eight rebounds, helping the Fever set a franchise record with 17 made three-pointers. Her return energized the team, which improved to 5-5, while the Liberty suffered their first loss of the season, dropping to 9-1. Despite some expected rust from her injury layoff, Clark's performance was pivotal, with teammates Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston also contributing significantly. The Fever had struggled during Clark's absence, going 2-3, but her comeback has renewed their competitiveness, especially against top teams like the Liberty. Clark's recovery involved extensive treatment and patience, and she remains a key player with a unique all-around skill set that the Fever rely on to compete at a championship level.