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Fever coach reveals Caitlin Clark concern level after injury scare
TL;DR
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever experienced an injury scare during a preseason game against the Dallas Wings after landing awkwardly. The coach expressed concern but did not specify the severity of the injury.
Key points
- Caitlin Clark landed awkwardly during a preseason game
- She came up limping after a foul by Alanna Smith
- The Fever coach expressed concern about Clark's injury
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Caitlin Clark can't catch a break.
Or can she?
Fans feared the worst when Clark landed awkwardly following a 3-point attempt in Thursday's preseason game between the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings. The showdown -- billed as a meeting of the WNBA's past four no.1 overall draft picks -- could well have been a nightmare for Clark and the Fever when the superstar guard came up limping after the Wings' Alanna Smith fouled her on the shot attempt.
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Smith, the WNBA's reigning co-Defensive Player of the Year, was assessed a Flagrant 1 on the play. Clark shot three free throws and made two of them before she sat the rest of the game.
Clark, who scored a game-high 21 points in 16 minutes, tried to play down the limp as she told reporters postgame that she felt "good."
Q&A
What happened to Caitlin Clark during the preseason game?
Caitlin Clark landed awkwardly after a 3-point attempt and came up limping following a foul by Alanna Smith.
How did the Fever coach respond to Caitlin Clark's injury scare?
The Fever coach revealed a level of concern regarding Clark's injury but did not provide specific details on its severity.
What was the significance of the game between the Fever and Wings?
The game featured the WNBA's past four no.1 overall draft picks, highlighting the talent on both teams.
