Fever Rests Clark for Back-to-Back Amid Return from Injury

The Indiana Fever managed a back-to-back set by alternating the availability of their star players. After guard Caitlin Clark returned to the court on Wednesday following a multi-week absence, the team opted to rest her on Thursday night. Center Aliyah Boston, who sat out the previous game, returned to the lineup to help secure a 92-89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury.

Clark’s return on Wednesday resulted in a 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, where she recorded nine points on 4-of-12 shooting. The guard, who has dealt with a back injury that has sidelined her four times this season, noted that replicating game speed in practice is difficult. Despite her competitive drive to play more, she acknowledged the need for caution during the long season.

The Fever currently hold a 13-9 record. As the team manages Clark’s workload, fans and analysts will look toward the upcoming slate of nationally televised games for potential appearances. The schedule features a matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, followed by home games against the Golden State Valkyries, Seattle Storm, New York Liberty, and Connecticut Sun.

Several of these games will be broadcast on NBC, USA Network, and CBS. USA Network is part of the media portfolio of Comcast Corporation. Shares of Comcast were recently trading at $23.57.

What to watch

• Clark’s participation in Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces.
• Updates on the status of the back injury moving forward.
• Viewership numbers for upcoming broadcasts on NBC and USA Network.

Source: original release