Indiana Fever Hands Liberty First Loss with Clark Return

Caitlin Clark made a triumphant return from injury, leading the Indiana Fever to a 102-88 victory over the New York Liberty, handing New York their first loss of the 2025 WNBA season. Clark nearly recorded a triple-double with 32 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, while the Fever set a franchise record with 17 three-pointers, dominating from beyond the arc. Liberty stars Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart combined for 54 points but could not contain Clark's impact, with Ionescu praising Clark's skill and range postgame. Fever head coach Stephanie White highlighted Clark's special talent and her significant contribution in the win, crediting her for carrying the team especially in the first half. Natasha Cloud of the Liberty also made headlines by surpassing Cappie Pondexter for ninth place on the WNBA's all-time assists list. NBA stars like Chris Paul and LeBron James publicly praised Clark's performance, emphasizing her growing influence in the league.