Indiana Fever match Sparks 106-92, could set unwanted record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 9:21 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Indiana Fever lost 106-92 to the Los Angeles Sparks on July 9, 2026, during Caitlin Clark's return to the lineup. Clark, in her first game since June 24, struggled with nine points on a minutes restriction. This defeat marks the Fever's eighth game of the season allowing 100-plus points, tying them with the Detroit Shock for the second-most such games in a season. The Fever are on track to break the WNBA record for most losses in a single season while conceding over 100 points. Their next matchup is against the Phoenix Mercury on July 10, although Clark will sit out to manage her workload.
- •Caitlin Clark returned, scoring nine points in limited minutes.
- •Kelsey Plum missed the game, impacting the Sparks' lineup.
- •Fever and Sparks scored 106 points as teams struggled defensively.
- •Fever conceded 100-plus points for the eighth time this season.
- •Upcoming game against the Phoenix Mercury set for July 10.
- 9:21 AMYahoo Sports — Fever on Track to Claim Unwanted Record After Caitlin Clark’s Return Following Blowout Loss to Sparks
"Caitlin Clark returned on Wednesday to play her first game since Jun. 24.
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