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Caitlin Clark leaves Fever's loss with a back injury, doesn't return after 3rd-quarter scare
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
Caitlin Clark left the Indiana Fever's 111-109 loss to Phoenix with a back injury in the third quarter Wednesday night.The All-Star guard has been dealing with a back issue this season and left with 5:15 remaining in the third quarter. She went back to the locker room and didn't return.Clark appe...
Key takeaway The All-Star guard has been dealing with a back issue this season and left with 5:15 remaining in the third quarter.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The injury to Caitlin Clark is a concern for fans in the San Antonio area who follow the WNBA, given the physical play that has been on display in recent games. The fact that Clark has been dealing with a back issue for most of the season and was involved in a contentious game just two nights prior raises questions about player safety and the consistency of refereeing. The incident involving Alyssa Thomas, which went uncalled, will likely be reviewed by the league and may lead to further discussion about how to protect players from unnecessary contact. As the WNBA season continues, fans in Terrell Hills and the surrounding areas will be watching to see how Clark's injury affects the Indiana Fever's performance and whether the league takes steps to address the issue of player safety. Clark's popularity, evident in her second-place standing in All-Star fan voting, makes her well-being a topic of interest locally.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Caitlin Clark left the Indiana Fever's 111-109 loss to Phoenix with a back injury in the third quarter Wednesday night.The All-Star guard has been dealing with a back issue this season and left with 5:15 remaining in the third quarter. She went back to the locker room and didn't return.Clark appe...
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