Why Caitlin Clark struggled in return from back injury suffered two weeks ago
Caitlin Clark struggled in her return from a back injury during the Indiana Fever's loss to the LA Sparks.
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The brief
Caitlin Clark returned to play for the Indiana Fever following a back injury suffered two weeks prior. In the matchup against the LA Sparks, Clark scored 9 points in a loss. Following the game, Clark stated that it is "really hard" to succeed with the team's current plan for her.
Coverage from ESPN highlights a minutes cap that left Clark out of flow. Yahoo Sports reports that Clark noted the team's plan was not her decision. Other reporting comes from IndyStar and the Indiana Fever.
Clark is set to miss the Fever's upcoming matchup with the Mercury. Coverage does not yet specify the reason for her absence from that game.
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Quick answers
How many points did Caitlin Clark score against the LA Sparks?
Clark scored 9 points.
When did Clark suffer her back injury?
The injury occurred two weeks ago.
Will Clark play in the next game?
No, coverage indicates she will miss the matchup with the Mercury.
Coverage (7)
- Caitlin Clark’s presence outweighed by Aliyah Boston’s absence as Fever fall to Sparks The New York Times · 4h ago
- Caitlin Clark drops 9 points in return from back injury after 2-game absence, can't lead Fever past Sparks Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- 'Not my decision': Caitlin Clark says it's 'really hard' to succeed with Fever's plan for her Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Game Recap: Indiana Fever Fall at LA Sparks Indiana Fever · 4h ago
- Caitlin Clark explains why she'll miss Fever's matchup with Mercury Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Fever's Clark not in flow with minutes cap, nets 9 in loss to Sparks ESPN · 4h ago
- Why Caitlin Clark struggled in return from back injury suffered two weeks ago IndyStar · 4h ago
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