Overview

• Clark, out since mid-July with a groin injury and shut down for the season, attended the playoff game in street clothes and engaged from the bench.
• A social clip showed Clark and fellow injured guard Sophie Cunningham signaling for a travel in sync as they lobbied officials from the sideline.
• Indiana trails the Atlanta Dream 1–0 after an 80–68 road loss, setting up a must-win Game 2 in Indianapolis.
• In Game 1, Atlanta’s Jordin Canada and Rhyne Howard scored 20 points each, while Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 27 and Aliyah Boston grabbed 12 rebounds.
• Coach Stephanie White and guard Lexie Hull said they welcomed injured teammates’ presence for leadership and support during the postseason push.