How would Caitlin Clark fare after the first absence of her collegiate or professional career? That’s what everyone wanted to know heading into the Indiana Fever’s national TV matchup with the then-undefeated, reigning champion New York Liberty on Saturday.
Eight-and-a-half minutes in, she gave a definitive answer. Over the span of 43 seconds late in the first quarter, Clark drained three consecutive 3-pointers, two of which were from beyond 30 feet, in one of her most exciting moments yet in a Fever jersey.
Clark finished with a season-high 32 points, eight rebounds and nine assists, and tied her career-high with seven 3-pointers as the Fever handed the Liberty their first defeat of the season, 102-88.
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“I think you’re just anxious to get out there and get playing again,” Clark said. “I felt really good. There were a few periods where I felt a little tired, I asked for a…
