Caitlin Clark exits Fever game with apparent injury, returns for second half
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever left the game against the Dallas Wings with a left lower leg injury with about 40 seconds remaining in the first half. Clark appeared to be in pain after stepping on the foot of Wings forward Alysha Clark. She was subbed out for Tyasha Harris and hobbled to the locker room. Despite the injury, Clark returned to warm up before halftime and played in the second half. At the time of her departure, she had recorded nine points, four assists, and three rebounds.
- •Caitlin Clark injured her left lower leg with 40 seconds left in the first half.
- •She hobbled off but returned for the second half.
- •Clark was performing well before her injury, scoring nine points and four assists.
- •The Fever were facing the Dallas Wings in this game.
- •No serious injury has been reported at this time.
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — What Happened to Caitlin Clark? Latest Update on Fever Superstar’s Injury After Scary Moment vs. Wings
- 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark avoids injury scare, returns for second half vs Wings
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark leaves Indiana Fever game vs Dallas Wings with injury. What we know
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark avoids serious injury after hobbling off floor vs Dallas. What we know
"Gainbridge Fieldhouse held its breath near the end of the first half on Friday after Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark limped off the floor against the Dallas Wings. The Fever trailed 37-35 at halftime, but the score quickly became secondary as the franchise cornerstone struggled to stay upright while heading for the locker room.
"Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark limped to the tunnel before the first half ended. Here's what we know about her injury.
"Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark limped to the tunnel before the first half ended. Here's what we know about her injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 1:26 AMWhat Happened to Caitlin Clark? Latest Update on Fever Superstar’s Injury After Scary Moment vs. Wings
Gainbridge Fieldhouse held its breath near the end of the first half on Friday after Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark limped off the floor against the Dallas Wings. The Fever trailed 37-35 at halftime, but the score quickly became secondary as the franchise cornerstone struggled to stay upright while heading for the locker room.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:47 AMCaitlin Clark avoids injury scare, returns for second half vs Wings
The Indiana Fever's superstar point guard left Friday's game early with an injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:33 AMCaitlin Clark leaves Indiana Fever game vs Dallas Wings with injury. What we know
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark limped to the tunnel before the first half ended. Here's what we know about her injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:33 AMCaitlin Clark avoids serious injury after hobbling off floor vs Dallas. What we know
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark limped to the tunnel before the first half ended. Here's what we know about her injury.
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