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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 / 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 Tomball News
The injury to Caitlin Clark is a concern for fans in the Houston area who follow the WNBA, given the physical play that has been on display in recent games. The fact that Clark has been dealing with a back issue for most of the season and was involved in a contentious game just two nights prior raises questions about player safety and the consistency of officiating. As the WNBA season heats up, locals will be watching to see how the league responds to the incident involving Alyssa Thomas and whether any disciplinary action is taken. Additionally, with Clark being a top player in the league and currently second in All-Star fan voting, her health will be closely monitored by fans and could have implications for the rest of the season. The Fever's next moves in terms of managing Clark's injury and advocating for her will be of particular interest to local fans who are invested in the team's success.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / 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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