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Caitlin Clark returns to the court for the Indiana Fever after 9 months out
Clark played 20-25 minutes in her first Fever game in nine months after a season-ending injury, coach Stephanie White said.
- Caitlin Clark returned to the court for the Fever on Saturday, playing her first WNBA game in nine months after injuries derailed her second season. The star guard faced the New York Liberty in the preseason matchup.
- Injuries sidelined Clark for nine months, limiting her to 13 games last season. She prepared for this return by playing for USA Basketball in a World Cup qualifying tournament last month, earning Most Valuable Player honors.
- Fever coach Stephanie White remarked that Clark carries herself differently this preseason, displaying joy and enthusiasm absent during her first two seasons in the league. White observed this change in Clark's energy and demeanor.
- Multiple players missed the matchup between the Fever and New York Liberty, including Aliyah Boston, Lexie Hull, Ty Harris, and Damiris Dantas. The Liberty were also without Satou Sabally, Rebecca Allen, and Marine Fauthoux.
- Clark expected to play about 20-25 minutes in the exhibition, treating the preseason game like a real game. She emphasized that putting on the uniform is not something she takes for granted after her extended absence.
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