​Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were defeated by the Los Angeles Sparks 106-92 on Wednesday night. In her return from a two-game absence caused by a back injury, Clark logged 9 points in 16 minutes. Heading into the matchup, Clark had been averaging 21.2 points, 8.2 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game, while shooting 43.0% from the field, 34.4% from three-point range and 85.4% at the free-throw line. Here’s a look at how Clark performed against the Sparks.
Clark earned 16 minutes of court time and contributed 9 points on a 4-for-12 shooting line, including a 1-for-6 effort from beyond the arc. He did not attempt a free throw. In addition to his scoring, Clark added 3 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 turnover.
The game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles featured a first-quarter sequence where Clark got on the board by dishing a pass to Monique Billings for the Fever’s initial basket. Leading into the game, Clark’s season averages stood at 21.2 points, 8.2 assists and 4.0 rebounds per contest, with a 43.0% field-goal percentage, a 34.4% three-point clip and an 85.4% free-throw percentage.
Historically, Clark has enjoyed a strong résumé. In 2025, she averaged 16.5 points and 8.8 rebounds across 13 games, earning All-Star honors. The previous season, 2024, she produced 19.2 points, 8.4 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game, and she earned Rookie of the Year recognition along with a spot on the All-WNBA First Team. Her collegiate career at Iowa was stellar, as she amassed an NCAA-record 3,951 points over four years (2020-2024), helping the Hawkeyes reach two national championship games and securing National Player of the Year honors on two occasions.
From a contract perspective, Clark’s 2026 WNBA salary cap hit is listed at $528,846, with the Fever holding an option worth $597,596 for 2027. She is projected to enter restricted free agency in 2028. In 2025, under the previous collective bargaining agreement, her earnings were reported at $78,066.
Clark’s personal life has often intersected with hoops culture. She is linked romantically to Connor McCaffery, a fellow Iowa alum who has been associated with teams like the Noblesville Boom, the Indiana Pacers and the Butler Bulldogs.
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This recap reflects the key moments and context surrounding Clark’s return game against the Sparks, highlighting the challenge of matching season-long averages immediately after an absence and the continuing narrative of Clark’s impact on the Fever and the league.