Caitlin Clark Returns, Scores 21 in Home Return

Caitlin Clark returned to the Indiana lineup with 21 points in her first home game in nine months, but the two-time All-Star gave fans a scare when she collided with Dallas forward Alanna Smith in the third quarter. Clark limped off the court but returned to make two free throws before watching the remainder of the preseason game from the bench. afsport.lat

The Fever lost 95-80 to the Wings in a preseason game that featured league's last two Rookie of the Year award winners. Clark, who missed 22 games with a right groin injury, looked more like herself with 14 of her 21 points coming in the first quarter.