Clark, Cunningham Return as Fever Face Liberty

Caitlin Clark is set to return to the Indiana Fever lineup on Saturday after missing five games due to a quadriceps injury, with both she and Sophie Cunningham cleared to face the undefeated New York Liberty. Clark resumed practice this week and underwent various treatments to ensure a full recovery, expressing excitement about her comeback. The Fever went 2-3 during Clark's absence, and her season averages of 19 points, 9.3 assists, 6 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game underscore her importance to the team. The Liberty, unbeaten and winning by an average of 19 points, present a significant challenge for Clark's return, which will be nationally televised. Aari McDonald, who replaced Clark during her injury, was released under hardship rules but is expected to join another WNBA team soon. Both the team and fans are optimistic that Clark's return will help the Fever regain momentum for the rest of the season.