Fever coach Christie Sides decided to put star players and No.1 picks Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark into a 30-point game in the fourth quarter because they wanted to be in and fight to make up the game. Unfortunately, this decision led to injuries for both players. Clark was hit in the ear on a screen shortly after entering the game and had to briefly retreat to the locker room. Boston also got injured when she fell over an opponent and started clutching her ankle. After consulting with the trainer, she limped off the court to the locker room and did not return. The Fever ended up losing to the New York Liberty 104-68.
Sides mentioned that Boston and Clark have pride and wanted to keep fighting, but their competitive spirit led to their injuries. Boston suffered an ankle injury while Clark was hit in the ear during the game. Sides did not have concrete updates on their conditions following the game, but mentioned that they were being evaluated by the team’s athletic trainer. The Fever, with a 2-9 record, will have a few days off before their next game against the Mystics on Friday, giving Boston and Clark time to rest and recover from their injuries.
The decision to put Boston and Clark in a game that was already a blowout was fueled by their desire to fight and compete, even when trailing by 30 points. This determination to make the game closer backfired as both players ended up getting injured during the course of the game. Clark was hit in the ear while Boston injured her ankle, forcing both players to leave the game prematurely. The injuries sustained by Boston and Clark will require evaluation and rest before they can return to play in the upcoming games.
The Indiana Fever, led by coach Christie Sides, suffered a significant loss to the New York Liberty, bringing their season record to 2-9. The decision to put star players Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark in a game that was already a blowout led to injuries for both players. Clark was hit in the ear on a screen shortly after entering the game, while Boston injured her ankle while grappling with an opponent. The injuries led to their premature exits from the game and left their condition uncertain following the game. The Fever will have a few days off before their next game, allowing Boston and Clark time to rest and recover.
Despite the blowout loss to the New York Liberty, the Indiana Fever did not back down and continued to fight in the game, fueled by the competitive spirit of star players Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark. However, this determination to make the game closer ultimately led to injuries for both players, with Clark suffering an ear injury and Boston injuring her ankle. The injuries sustained by Boston and Clark will require evaluation and rest before they can return to play in future games. The Fever will have a few days off before their next game, giving Boston and Clark time to recover and prepare for their upcoming matchup against the Mystics.
