Caitlin Clark leads Fever in scoring as Indiana secures third consecutive WNBA win
Caitlin Clark Scores 22 Points, Nets Nine Assists After Back‑Injury Scare
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is back in action after a sudden back‑injury scratch left her sidelined less than two hours before Wednesday’s tipoff against the Portland Fire. The absence marked her first missed game of the season, but concerns about her availability for the upcoming contest proved short‑lived.
Clark re‑entered the lineup just two days later and produced a productive performance in Friday’s 90‑82 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. She recorded 22 points and nine assists, falling just shy of a double‑double. The rookie of the 2024 season also added a long‑range three‑pointer in the third quarter, helping the Fever pull away from the Fire.
The victory was bolstered by a strong showing from Fever center Aliyah Boston, who posted a double‑double of her own with 20 points and 16 rebounds. Indiana’s overall effort secured a 90‑73 result on Wednesday and a 90‑82 triumph on Friday.
League officials have issued a warning to the Fever organization regarding injury‑report compliance, a development that surfaced after Clark’s late Wednesday withdrawal and her subsequent absence from Thursday’s practice. Despite the league’s admonition, Clark was not listed on the official injury report for the Thursday game.
The season has been fraught with setbacks for Clark. A series of injuries during the 2025 campaign—including a groin strain and an ankle bone bruise—has limited her to just 13 games in her second WNBA season. Those earlier woes caused her to miss substantial stretches of play earlier in the year.
Off the court, Clark’s name is making headlines in a different arena. On Thursday she unveiled the cover art for her forthcoming children’s picture book, titled “EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams.” The book, scheduled for release in November, draws from the athlete’s life experiences, which she described as “like few others.”
Fans can expect the Fever to continue navigating both on‑court challenges and off‑court projects as Clark balances a rebounding recovery with literary pursuits. The Fever and Golden State Valkyries are set to meet again in San Francisco on Thursday, with the teams swapping venues for the rematch.