Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark misses one game because of a back injury and then returns to play the following contest, according to multiple reports. She is ruled out at the last minute for Indiana’s home game against the Portland Fire, a move described as her first game missed this season. The injury is characterized as a sudden back issue, and at least one outlet reports that the Fever is warned regarding injury reporting timing. In the game against Portland, Indiana is credited with a 90–73 victory despite Clark’s absence. Around the next day, Clark’s status is reported as probable for the Fever’s game against the Golden State Valkyries, and Fox News says she returns to the lineup after missing that one game. In a separate report, New York Post describes Clark leaving a later game briefly to throw up due to illness and then returning to help the Fever win. Other coverage also notes that Clark’s season includes back concerns, with attention on her injury status.