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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 KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· 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 The San Antonio
The Indiana Fever's narrow loss to Phoenix is a concern for San Antonio fans who follow the WNBA, given the team's upcoming schedule and the injury to Caitlin Clark. Clark's back issue, which has been a recurring problem this season, could impact the Fever's performance in future games. The physical play in the matchup against Phoenix, including the incident where Alyssa Thomas appeared to put her fist into Clark's neck, raises questions about player safety and the league's response to such incidents. The Fever's petition to have Clark's technical foul from Monday's game rescinded adds another layer of complexity to the situation. As the season progresses, San Antonio fans will be watching to see how the Fever navigates these challenges and how Clark's injury affects the team's overall performance. The fact that Clark is a top contender in All-Star fan voting, currently second behind teammate Aliyah Boston, makes her health a key factor in the team's success.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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