Caitlin Clark made a memorable moment for young fans before Indiana's matchup against the Portland Fire, a sweet gesture as she prepared to return to the court after missing a previous meeting due to a back injury.
Clark entered the game listed on Indiana's injury report due to a lingering back issue that has followed her since the season opener. Despite the continued appearances on the injury report, Fever coach Stephanie White indicated the designation is largely precautionary.
Clark looks to bounce back after a rare off night, where she finished with a season-low 16 points in Indiana's 90-88 loss to the Golden State Valkyries. The 24-year-old also committed turnovers on consecutive possessions during the closing moments as Indiana's three-game winning streak came to an end.
Portland enters the matchup looking to recover from a disappointing 86-66 defeat against the Atlanta Dream, where they committed 28 turnovers and were outscored 27-13 in the fourth quarter.
