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Caitlin Clark Nears Return as Fever Struggle Without Star Guard

Her treadmill session during the Pacers’ finals practice marks her first significant cardio test in recovery.

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Overview

  • Clark was spotted running on a treadmill at the Indiana Pacers’ NBA Finals practice, indicating progress beyond shooting drills
  • The Fever have fallen to a 4-5 record since Clark’s left quad strain on May 24 sidelined their leading scorer
  • Head coach Stephanie White must address an eight-point drop in scoring and 1.7 fewer assists per game without Clark
  • Veterans Kelsey Mitchell, Lexi Hull and Aari McDonald have stepped up despite challenges from opponents’ physicality
  • Center Aliyah Boston recorded her 250th career assist in just 89 games, becoming the second-fastest player at her position