Caitlin Clark blames herself for Fever's defensive issues in loss to Lynx

Caitlin Clark acknowledged her defensive struggles after the Indiana Fever lost 108-100 to the Minnesota Lynx on August 3, 2026. The Fever, who had a four-game winning streak, failed to secure rebounds, allowing the Lynx to score heavily in both halves. Clark finished with 19 points and 10 assists but noted her deficiencies in defense and rebounding directly contributed to the loss. Indiana remains in playoff contention but needs to improve its defensive consistency, especially before facing the Las Vegas Aces next.

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