Caitlin Clark leaves Fever game against Mercury with back injury issue
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Caitlin Clark’s night ended early Wednesday when the Fever guard left the game before the fourth quarter of Indiana’s game against the Phoenix Mercury.
The Fever announced that Clark was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Ask back.
It’s unclear when Clark first started experiencing back discomfort, but he appeared to have corrected it after fouling out in the second quarter. He left the field with just over five minutes left in the third quarter and did not return, the Indianapolis Star reported.
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Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark dribbles while being defended by Phoenix Mercury’s Lexi Held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Clark finally made his way to the locker room. With the Fever star sidelined, the Mercury managed to recover and narrowly beat Indiana 111-109. The victory was Phoenix’s sixth of the season.
Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 30 points, while Kahleah Copper’s 28-point performance helped the Mercury to the victory.
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The physical style of play Clark faces has been a talking point since she made her WNBA debut in 2024. This conversation resurfaced in the second quarter when he was fouled while driving to the basket and lost control of the ball.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark throws the ball against the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Replay videos showed Thomas’ knee making contact with Clark’s groin as the Fire guardian fell to the ground, followed by apparent contact between Thomas’ fist and Clark’s throat. No foul was called in the game.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is seen after falling in the lane while Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas was tracking the ball on June 24, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Grace Smith/IndyStar/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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The rear issue is not new. That’s why Clark has consulted Indiana’s injury report multiple times this season. The Fever will continue their campaign against the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday.
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