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Caitlin Clark exits game with back injury in third quarter

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Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Caitlin Clark exits game with back injury in third quarter
Summary

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever left Wednesday's game against the Chicago Sky in the third quarter due to a back injury. She exited the contest with 5:15 remaining in the period and finished with 19 points and eight assists over 20 minutes of play. This early exit ended her streak of six consecutive WNBA games with at least 20 points and five assists. Clark has previously dealt with back issues this season, including a missed game due to soreness on May 20. The Fever will provide updates on her condition following this game.

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Status Watch
  • •Clark leaves game with a back injury in the third quarter
  • •She recorded 19 points and eight assists in 20 minutes
  • •Her exit ended a six-game streak of 20-point performances
  • •Clark has a history of back issues this season
  • •Fever will update her status after the game
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What they're saying
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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will not play in Saturday’s home game against the Los Angeles Sparks due to a back injury, coach Stephanie White announced at practice Friday. This will mark the second time this season Clark misses a game because of the issue. After their game versus the Sparks, the Fever have seven days before their next game, at the Las Vegas Aces on July 5. Clark exited Wednesday’s loss to the Phoenix Mercury in the third quarter after aggravating her back inju

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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark left Wednesday’s game in the third quarter with a back injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest. She subbed out with 5:15 left in the frame. Clark finished with 19 points and eight assists in 20 minutes. Her abbreviated night snapped her WNBA record of six straight games with at least 20 points and five assists. Clark, a two-time All-Star, has missed one game this season due to a sore back, which was a 90-73 victory over the Portla

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Caitlin Clark will miss Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks while she recovers from a back injury she suffered against Phoenix on Wednesday. Indiana coach Stephanie White said Friday morning that Clark wouldn't play. Clark only played in 13 games last season because of a variety of injuries.

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