Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun
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Despite a pedestrian stat line from Caitlin Clark, the Fever's star put on an unforgettable performance at the TD Garden for thousands of WNBA fans.
Clark made a pass to Kelsey Mitchell in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game, took a few steps toward the opposite basket, and then began grimacing and grabbing the side of her right leg. This appears to be an aggravation of the groin strain she suffered earlier this year.
Caitlin Clark left Indiana's win against Connecticut late in the fourth with what looked to be her fourth muscle injury of the season.
Late in the fourth quarter after sending a backdoor pass to Kelsey Mitchell, Clark grabbed the inside of her right leg and walked toward the opposite basket while visibly in pain. She put her head against the padding on the basket in frustration and then headed to the bench in tears.
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On3 on MSNCaitlin Clark injury update: Fever star breaks down in tears after appearing to tweak groinIndiana Fever star Caitlin Clark broke down in tears in the final seconds of Tuesday’s game against the Connecticut Sun after appearing to tweak a groin injury. She reached for her leg after an apparent non-contact issue.
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The Indiana Fever just secured an 85-77 victory over the Connecticut Sun on July 15, which took place at the TD Garden arena in Boston. Despite Indiana winning, this will feel like a defeat for many Fever fans, as star guard Caitlin Clark appeared to injure herself with about 40 seconds remaining in the game.
Fever's Caitlin Clark is expected to make her highly-anticipated return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Valkyries Wednesday.
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Clark had another poor shooting night in her fourth game back from injury. But she closed the fourth quarter strong to put the Sun away in a close game.