Caitlin Clark suffered an apparent ankle injury after a late undercut in the Fever–Wings preseason game, ruled Flagrant-1.
Caitlin Clark’s night in the Indiana Fever’s preseason opener was almost immediately overshadowed by an injury scare.
With the Fever back on the court and fans eager for WNBA action. Indiana faced the Dallas Wings in a game that began to feel tense in the third quarter.. Around 7:51 remaining. Clark rose for a three-pointer. but was undercut by Dallas center Alanna Smith. sending the Indiana star to the floor with an apparent ankle issue.
After the play, Clark was able to stand and walk it off, and officials later reviewed the incident before upgrading the foul to a Flagrant-1. The decision brought three free throws and possession to Indiana.
Misryoum’s takeaway is that preseason games still carry high stakes for player health, especially when a foul changes not only the scoreboard moment but also the immediate risk for a key star.
Clark knocked down two of her three free throws, finishing the contest with 21 points. She also added two rebounds and four assists while shooting efficiently across multiple areas of the floor, including from beyond the arc.
However, even after the free throws, Clark was substituted out right away and did not return. The Fever ultimately fell to the Wings, 95-80, as Dallas controlled the matchup behind Paige Beuckers, who paced the team with 20 points.
Meanwhile, the Wings’ lineup also featured prominent additions tied to the club’s early momentum, and the game offered both sides a clear picture of what must be tightened before the regular season begins.
At the end of the day, Misryoum notes that the league’s injury protocols and review process can turn a single play into a defining moment, and Clark’s early exit will be the storyline to watch as Indiana evaluates her status.