Clark scores 29 as Fever beat Wings, take East lead

Caitlin Clark scored 29 points and dished 10 assists to lead the Indiana Fever to a 98-87 victory over the Dallas Wings on Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The win moved the Fever into first place in the Eastern Conference, setting up a decisive matchup with the Atlanta Dream on Monday.

The game featured a marquee duel between Clark and Wings star Paige Bueckers, who matched Clark with 29 points of her own, adding six rebounds and six assists. The contest was tightly contested through three quarters, with Dallas holding a 66-63 lead entering the final frame. The Fever then pulled away with a dominant 35-21 fourth quarter to secure the win.

A significant moment occurred late in the first half when Clark rolled her ankle and hobbled off the court to the locker room with under a minute remaining. She had nine points, four assists, and three rebounds at the time. The injury scare brought back memories of Clark's 2025 season-ending groin injury. However, the concern was short-lived as Clark returned to start the second half and proceeded to score 17 points in the third quarter.

"Caitlin Clark was forced to leave the Indiana Fever's game during the first half in...