Despite not having the bizarre circumstance surrounding Caitlin Clark’s injury absence ahead of a dominant 90-73 victory over the Portland Fire on Wednesday night, the former Hawkeye is projected to return to action alongside the Indiana Fever (3-2) as they close out their four-game homestand at Gainbridge Fieldhouse tonight against the Golden State Valkyries (3-1).
While the Fever comfortably won without Clark in action, the inadequate handling and subsequent reporting of her injury status ahead of Wednesday’s contest drew national attention and eventually a warning from the WNBA for violating its policies on such matters.
As for the Valkyries, they will be playing the tail end of a back-to-back after a dominant 87-70 win over the New York Liberty on Friday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Golden State’s offense is led by forward Gabby Williams (15.0 ppg; 38.0% shooting), followed by rookie forward Janelle Salaun (14.8 ppg; 42.9% shooting) and guard Veronica Burton (14.5 ppg; 35.5% shooting).
As Caitlin Clark and the Fever look to close out their homestand on a three-game winning streak, follow along for live scoring updates and highlights of the action against Golden State:
7:04 2nd QTR: Golden State 29, Indiana 21
Indiana Timeout.
Golden State’s offense is relentless to start the second quarter, forcing Stephanie White to call a timeout to devise a better defensive scheme. Indiana has also gone cold from the field, which has only enbolded the defensive struggles at the moment.
Myisha Hines-Allen Injury Update
End of First Quarter: Indiana 19, Golden State 18
After an exciting first quarter of play, the Fever lead the Valkyries by a 19-18 score.
Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston share the team lead in scoring with six points each on a combined 6-for-11 shooting, while Clark has contributed five points on 2-for-4 shooting and 1-for-3 from deep. The former Hawkeye also has four assists, two rebounds, and one block through eight minutes of play.
3:09 1st QTR: Golden State 12, Indiana 11
Indiana Timeout.
After the Fever scored the first seven points of the game, the Valkyries have gone on a 12-4 scoring run since their early-quarter timeout and have made this game a fast-paced affair so far.
Myisha Hines-Allen appeared to be injured, prompting Stephanie White to call a timeout.
8:05 1st QTR: Indiana: 7, Golden State 0
Golden State Timeout.
Caitlin Clark is off to a great start with five points so far on 2-for-2 shooting and 1-for-1 from 3-point land to force a Valkyries timeout early in the opening quarter.
Indiana Fever Starting Five
Caitlin Clark speaks on Wednesday’s injury absence
Head coach Stephanie White unbothered by WNBA warning for improper injury reporting
Indiana Fever injury report lists Caitlin Clark as “available” vs. Golden State
As part of the Indiana Fever’s latest injury status update for tonight’s game against the Golden State Valkyries, the team has officially listed Caitlin Clark as “available.”
Indiana Fever Initial Injury Report (as of Thursday, May 21)
According to the Fever’s Thursday injury report, Clark is listed as “probable,” which likely signals a return for the two-time WNBA All-Star. However, as seen on Wednesday night, Clark’s status could still be fluid.
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