Caitlin Clark's Grit Shines Amid Injury Scare in Fever Win Over Sun
So, let's talk about what everyone’s buzzing about right now—Caitlin Clark and that tense moment in the Indiana Fever’s recent win over the Connecticut Sun. The Fever came out on top, 85–77, but the biggest headline isn’t just the win—it’s the visible pain Clark was in as she left the court late in the game. It happened with less than 40 seconds left on the clock, and right away you could see something was wrong. She grabbed at her groin and walked gingerly to the bench. You could tell by the look on her face—it was more than just a typical late-game exit.
This is especially concerning because Clark is just coming off a groin injury that kept her out of five games earlier in the season. This matchup marked only her fourth game back, and now, once again, there’s uncertainty. The timing couldn’t be worse—with All-Star Weekend right around the corner and Clark not only scheduled to play but actually captaining her team and participating in the 3-point contest in front of her home crowd in Indiana. Friday and Saturday are supposed to be celebration days for her. But now, her participation is very much up in the air.
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Before the injury, Clark had a rough shooting night—just 4 of 14 from the field and 1 of 7 from deep. But she did what she always does: she found a way to impact the game. She scored nine straight points late in the fourth to help secure the win and added 8 rebounds and a game-high 7 assists. That’s just the kind of competitor she is. Even when her shot isn't falling, she still finds a way to influence every part of the game. But man, five turnovers and the visible discomfort tell you she’s been grinding through something physically.
And it wasn’t just Clark who had an off night. Aliyah Boston, another All-Star for the Fever, only managed 11 points and didn’t hit a field goal until the third quarter. Luckily, Natasha Howard stepped up big with 18 points and 13 boards, and Kelsey Mitchell chipped in 20. The team effort was enough to spoil what the Sun hoped would be a statement win in front of a sold-out TD Garden crowd in Boston.
Let’s not forget, the last time these two teams met, things got heated—hard fouls, scuffles, even ejections. But this time around, it was all about the basketball. Unfortunately, the focus quickly shifted postgame to Clark’s status.
The Fever now sit at 12–10, solidly in playoff position and just three games back of the top-seeded New York Liberty. They face that Liberty squad next—and as of now, it looks like they might have to do it without their star. No official word yet on Clark’s condition, but fans—and honestly the whole league—are holding their breath.
Bottom line: Caitlin Clark continues to show incredible toughness, but this latest setback reminds us just how fragile a season can be. All eyes are now on Indianapolis this weekend—not just to see if she plays, but to see how she responds. Because one thing’s for sure: when Caitlin Clark is on the court, the game is never boring.
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