Fever's Caitlin Clark reveals how long she has been battling back injury
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever has been managing a back injury that has affected her performance this season. She missed one game but played well in the following match, scoring 22 points. Clark emphasized the importance of listening to her body and finding a balance between awareness and playing through discomfort.
- ▪Caitlin Clark has missed one of the Indiana Fever's six games this season due to a back injury.
- ▪She played 32 minutes and scored 22 points in a recent game against the Golden State Valkyries.
- ▪Clark stated that her back stiffness has developed over the past year as she learns to understand her body better.
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