Caitlin Clark Exits Fever Preseason Game with Injury, Latest Updates on WNBA Star
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Key Points:
- Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark sat out the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Dallas Wings after landing hard on her kneecap during a third-quarter foul but reported feeling "fine" afterward.
- Clark was assessed a Flagrant 1 Foul on the play, took three free throws, then left the game and did not return, though she was examined on the bench and did not go to the locker room.
- Despite limited playtime, Clark scored 21 points in 16 minutes, shooting 4-for-6 from the field and contributing four assists, two rebounds, and a steal.
- Clark has faced multiple injuries this season, including a groin re-injury and left quad strain, which limited her to 13 games last season, but she has stated she has fully recovered and is focused on maintaining her health.
- Keeping Clark healthy is crucial for the Fever's prospects as they aim to build on their recent success reaching the WNBA semifinals last fall.
