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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 The Pearland
The injury to Caitlin Clark is a concern for local basketball fans who have been following the Indiana Fever's performance this season. As a key player, Clark's health is crucial to the team's success, and her back issue has been a recurring problem. The physical play in the recent games against Phoenix has raised concerns about player safety, and the league's response to the incident involving Alyssa Thomas will be closely watched. The fact that Clark has been dealing with a back injury for most of the season and has already missed one game due to it makes her current status even more worrisome. With Clark currently second in All-Star fan voting, her injury could have implications for the team's chances in the remainder of the season, and local fans will be eager to see how the team adjusts to her potential absence.
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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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