Welcome back, Caitlin Clark! Nearly two weeks after suffering the injury that sidelined her, the Indiana Fever star is ready to return in a highly anticipated rematch against the New York Liberty. Just hours before tip-off, the WNBA issued a statement, officially breaking its silence on the return of its biggest star.
The league breathed a collective sigh of relief when doctors cleared Clark to play. Initially expected to miss four games, the Fever opted for caution-giving her one extra game to ensure a full recovery with long-term stability in mind.
Clark’s absence didn’t just affect Indiana-it impacted the entire league. In the five games without her, WNBA viewership dropped by 55%. That’s why, moments before her return, the league took to social media to celebrate.
The WNBA’s message for Clark
On Instagram, the WNBA welcomed its star back with a short but emotional message: “The wait is over… Caitlin Clark is set to return to face the Eastern Conference top seed, New York Liberty, in Commissioner’s Cup action.” The post featured a photo of Clark with the caption, “Clark Returns.”
That wasn’t the only tribute. Later, the league posted another image stating, “Welcome back, @caitlinclark22.” Minutes before tip-off, it shared a video of Clark arriving at the arena, writing, “Caitlin Clark is back!!”
The video was accompanied by a short caption: “Caitlin Clark arrives for her return to the court. The 2024 ROTY suits up with her squad for the first time since May 24th as the Fever host the 9-0 New York Liberty!”
Clark vs. the Liberty: The highly anticipated rematch
Clark’s last game before her injury was against New York-a battle where she finished with 18 points, five rebounds, and 10 assists. Despite her strong performance, the Liberty edged out a narrow 90-88 win.
Now, beyond the crucial ratings boost her return provides, this game is an opportunity for Clark and the Fever to shift momentum. A deep playoff run starts with winning matchups like this.
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