Caitlin Clark returns with limited minutes as Fever fall to Sparks
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:21 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Caitlin Clark made her return to the court with the Fever on July 8, limited to 16 minutes in a game against the Sparks. She played in short shifts and scored nine points in a 106-92 loss. Clark's reduced playing time is part of her recovery process, impacting the Fever's performance. The team faces ongoing challenges while looking to integrate Clark back into their lineup effectively.
- •Caitlin Clark scored nine points in her return.
- •Clark played only 16 minutes, in three-minute shifts.
- •The Fever lost 106-92 to the Sparks.
- •Clark is recovering and on a minutes restriction.
- •The Fever seek to stabilize their performance moving forward.
- 8:35 AMESPN — Clark not in flow with minutes cap, nets 9 in retu...
"Fever star Caitlin Clark was limited to 16 minutes in her return Wednesday night, playing in shifts of about three minutes and finishing with nine points in a 106-92 loss to the Sparks.
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