One of the league’s top defensive teams is taking on the Indiana Fever in this match. But perhaps peril looms large over the youthful core. Prior to halftime, their standout player and the first overall pick in the WNBA draft, Caitlin Clark, was observed hobbling off the field. Despite the pain, the all-time top scorer in NCAA history went back to the bench. Let’s observe her subsequent events.
The 6-foot guard appeared to run into a pick with just 5:37 remaining in the second quarter. But before she could reach for the ball, she stumbled and crashed onto Sun guard Brionna Jones, twisting her left ankle. She remained on the floor after the non-contact injury and watched the action around her until Indiana called a timeout. Tension in the home arena increased as her teammates assisted her in leaving the court and headed towards the locker room. She had scored eight points with two of her eight shots, two three-pointers, and two rebounds before the event.
However, a sold-out crowd of more than 17,413 spectators at Gainbridge Fieldhouse exhaled with relief when she returned to the bench following her thorough assessment in the locker room. Later, in the final 20 minutes, she joined the winning side, giving the Fever a second opportunity at victory.
But the thrilling night’s rollercoaster left the supporters concerned about their local team. Reactions from fans filled social media shortly after the occurrence. Concern is expressed by the crowd following Caitlin Clark’s mid-game departure.
