Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark appears ready to take the court Sunday against Nigeria for the team’s final preseason matchup, as her name does not appear on the official injury report following a scary fall during Thursday’s contest in Indianapolis.
The All-Star point guard was forced to exit Thursday’s game against Dallas after taking a hard tumble during the third quarter. Clark was going up for a long-range shot with 7:51 remaining in the period when she made contact with Wings player Alanna Smith, resulting in a painful landing directly on her right knee. Despite the impact, she managed to sink two of her three subsequent free throw attempts before heading to the bench for the remainder of the game.
Speaking to reporters afterward, Clark downplayed the incident, saying “I feel good. I just landed on my kneecap really hard.”
Before her early departure, the two-time All-Star had been having an outstanding performance, racking up 21 points during just 16 minutes of action in what became a 95-80 defeat for Indiana.
Team officials anticipate Clark will suit up for Sunday’s matchup with the Nigerian squad.
The talented guard made a spectacular debut in 2024, posting averages of 19.2 points and 8.4 assists while connecting on 122 shots from beyond the arc during her inaugural WNBA campaign. Her stellar rookie performance earned her both Rookie of the Year recognition and a spot on the All-WNBA First Team. However, her offensive production dipped to 16.5 points per contest in 2025 before a persistent groin problem limited her to just 13 appearances last season.
Meanwhile, Fever teammate Aliyah Boston is slated to make her preseason debut on Sunday. The veteran forward, now in her fourth professional season, has been sidelined while recovering from a leg injury sustained during the conclusion of the Unrivaled season. Throughout her three campaigns with Indiana, Boston has contributed 14.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, and the organization has taken a cautious approach with her recovery process.
