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Caitlin Clark leaves Fever's loss with a back injury, doesn't return after 3rd-quarter scare
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
Caitlin Clark left the Indiana Fever's 111-109 loss to Phoenix with a back injury in the third quarter Wednesday night.The All-Star guard has been dealing with a back issue this season and left with 5:15 remaining in the third quarter. She went back to the locker room and didn't return.Clark appe...
Key takeaway The All-Star guard has been dealing with a back issue this season and left with 5:15 remaining in the third quarter.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
The injury to Caitlin Clark is a concern for local basketball fans who have been following the Indiana Fever's season. As a prominent player in the WNBA, Clark's health is crucial to the team's success. The fact that she has been dealing with a back issue for most of the season and has already missed one game due to it raises questions about the team's management of her injury. The physical play in the recent games against Phoenix, including the incident where Alyssa Thomas appeared to put her fist into Clark's neck, adds to the concern about player safety. The league's review of the incident and potential action will be closely watched by fans in the Houston area, who are eager to see how the situation is handled. Clark's popularity, as evidenced by her second-place ranking in All-Star fan voting, makes her well-being a significant concern for local basketball enthusiasts.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Caitlin Clark left the Indiana Fever's 111-109 loss to Phoenix with a back injury in the third quarter Wednesday night.The All-Star guard has been dealing with a back issue this season and left with 5:15 remaining in the third quarter. She went back to the locker room and didn't return.Clark appe...
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