Caitlin Clark Returns in Fever's 109-91 Preseason Win

Caitlin Clark returned to the court for the Indiana Fever on Saturday, marking her first appearance in a WNBA game in nine months during a preseason matchup against the New York Liberty in Brooklyn. The Fever secured a 109-91 victory, with Clark contributing seven points, four assists and three rebounds in just under 17 minutes of play.

Clark, the Fever's star guard, had been sidelined for most of her second WNBA season by injuries, including a season-ending right groin issue in July and a subsequent bone bruise on her left ankle in August that limited her to only 13 games. Entering the contest as a starter, she received a warm ovation from the crowd and wasted no time, scoring the game's first basket and following it with her signature stepback three-pointer. However, she struggled afterward, missing her final eight shots to finish 2 of 10 from the field, including the three-pointer and two free throws.

"This isn't a real game, I understand that, but that's how we treat it, like a real game," Clark said beforehand. She acknowledged some pregame nerves but emphasized the value of the opportunity. "I think anytime you get to put on your uniform and lace up your shoes you don't...