Why Caitlin Clark's late injury scratch could lead to WNBA punishing Fever
Caitlin Clark missed her first game of the season due to a back injury, raising questions about the Indiana Fever's handling of her injury report status. The Fever claimed the injury was not serious and expected her to play, but Clark was not listed on the injury report prior to the game. This discrepancy could lead to potential punishment from the WNBA for the Fever.
- ▪Caitlin Clark missed her first game of the season with a back injury.
- ▪The Indiana Fever downplayed the severity of Clark's injury, stating they expected her to play.
- ▪Clark was not included on the injury report before the game, leading to scrutiny of the Fever's actions.
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