Caitlin Clark exits game with back injury in third quarter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
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.
- •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
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark’s back injury comes at worst possible time for Indiana Fever
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark leaves Indiana Fever game with back issue
"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
"The Indiana Fever suffered a massive lineup blow, as Caitlin Clark left Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Mercury with a back injury that she appeared to sustain during the second period. After drawing a foul from Mercury forward Valeriane Ayayi…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 2:18 AMCaitlin Clark’s back injury comes at worst possible time for Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever suffered a massive lineup blow, as Caitlin Clark left Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Mercury with a back injury that she appeared to sustain during the second period. After drawing a foul from Mercury forward Valeriane Ayayi…
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 1:46 AMCaitlin Clark leaves Indiana Fever game with back issue
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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