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Caitlin Clark’s night ended early Wednesday when the Fever guard exited before the fourth quarter of Indiana’s game against the Phoenix Mercury.
The Fever announced that Clark was ruled out for the remainder of the game with a back problem.
It’s unclear when Clark began to feel discomfort in his back, but he appeared to tighten it after a foul in the second quarter. He left the court with just over five minutes left in the third quarter and did not return, the Indianapolis Star reported.
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Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball while being defended by Phoenix Mercury’s Lexi Held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 24, 2026. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Clark finally headed to the locker room. With the Fever star sidelined, the Mercury managed to bounce back and narrowly beat Indiana 111-109. The victory was just the sixth of the season for Phoenix.
Kelsey Mitchell finished with 30 points to lead the Fever, but Kahleah Copper’s 28-point performance helped lead the Mercury to victory.
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The physical style of play Clark has faced has been a topic of conversation since her WNBA debut in 2024. That conversation resurfaced in the second quarter when she was fouled on a drive to the basket and lost control of the ball.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball against the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 24, 2026. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Replay videos appeared to show Thomas’ knee making contact near Clark’s groin as the Fever guard fell to the ground, followed by what appeared to be contact between Thomas’ fist and Clark’s throat. No foul was called on the play.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is shown after falling in the lane as Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas watches the ball at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 24, 2026. (Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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The problem behind is not new. Clark has appeared on Indiana’s injury report several times this season because of this. The Fever continue their homestand on Saturday against the Los Angeles Sparks.
