Don't worry, Caitlin Clark says she's OK after injury scare in preseason game

"We had planned for her to come out about that time anyway," Fever coach Stephanie White said after the game, adding that Clark didn't need additional evaluation. "It was just extra precaution, I think, getting her out in that moment. [But] the plan was for her to start the third quarter and then we get her out quickly."

Fellow Fever All-Stars Kelsey Mitchell finished with 10 points in 17 minutes, while Aliyah Boston sat out of the game because of a lower leg injury.

This marked Clark's first game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse since July after being sidelined for injuries much of the 2025 season. The Fever star also praised the officiating "on both sides" after addressing concerns about the injury scare.

"I thought the refs did a really good job tonight actually," said Clark. "I know there was a committee of people that really wanted them to start calling things and I thought they did a great job of that."

The matchup marked the preseason debut for this year's overall No. 1 draft pick Azzi Fudd, who scored four points in 16 minutes. Wings' All Star and reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers led her team with 20 points in 20 minutes on 8-of-12 shooting.

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This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.