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Fever’s Caitlin Clark battles sprained ankle, ties WNBA rookie record in win over Dream
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Fever’s Caitlin Clark battles sprained ankle, ties WNBA rookie record in win over Dream

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Caitlin Clark battled an injury Monday night to tie the WNBA rookie record again as the Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 84-79.

Clark scored 19 points and added seven rebounds and seven assists on 6 of 14 shooting from the field. Clark made four 3-pointers and tied the WNBA rookie record for most 3-pointers made in a single season with 85. She is tied with Rhyne Howard of the Dream for the record.

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Caitlin Clark looks back

Indiana Fever #22 Caitlin Clark looks back after taking a shot against Atlanta Dream #15 Allisha Gray during the first half of a WNBA basketball game on Monday, August 26, 2024 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

The Fever rookie also suffered an ankle injury before the first half was over, walking off the field under her own power and returning for the second half.

“I watched the replay and I look really weak. It wasn’t a bad shot, but it hurt,” she told reporters after the game, via the Indy Star.

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Caitlin Clark on the floor

Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Indiana Fever, lies on the court with an injury during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream on Monday, August 26, 2024 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Kelsey Mitchell led the team with 29 points for the Fever. Aliyah Boston had 14 points and 11 rebounds. Damaris Dantas had 11 points off the bench.

Indiana improved to 14-16 with the win as they continue to push for a playoff spot. Their 14 wins are their most since 2016, when they finished the year 17-17. They had 13 wins in 2019 and 2023.

Tina Charles had 28 points for the Dream in the loss, adding eight rebounds.

Cailtin Clark and Lexie Hull

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, #22, reacts after the team scores in the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream on Monday, August 26, 2024 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Four of the five Dream starters scored in double figures. Howard had 16 points, Allisha Gray had 12 points and Jordin Canada had 10 points.

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