Overview
- Caitlin Clark returned from a quad injury on June 14 and recorded 32 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in a 102-88 victory over the New York Liberty.
- The win improved Indiana to 5-5 on the season and 3-1 in Commissioner’s Cup play, positioning the Fever temporarily atop the Eastern Conference group.
- Sports analysts praised her performance, with Rebecca Lobo calling it “ridiculous” on ESPN’s First Take and Colin Cowherd declaring it “the greatest moment in league history.”
- Clark’s absence had coincided with a 55% drop in WNBA viewership, underscoring her impact on the league’s ratings and fan engagement.
- Indiana will clinch the Eastern Conference berth in the Cup final if it beats the Connecticut Sun and the New York Liberty defeat the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday.